Lara Aneke’s background in fashion design forms the foundation to her computational arts practice. Focused on creating tools to aid in the creative fashion design process, Lara seeks to explore the relationship between self, fashion design and machine.

With influences as diverse as Yinka Shonibare, Artist; Mimi Onuoha, AI Artist; and Lisa Folawiyo, Fashion Designer, Lara too is interested in diversifying the ideas attached to all things African. More specially, Lara is working to bridge the gap between Africa and technology though familiar streams like fashion. Whether that be automating African fabric production, creating tools to develop and nurture African fashion design or produce new fabrics and prints for the African market, Lara is dedicated to uplifting Africa.

Lara was born and raised in London with Nigerian Parents. Through her practice she attempts to keep her cultural heritage alive, connecting the generational and cultural gaps.