Jana Edele (J’Art) is a Massachusetts-based visual artist working primarily in painting, with additional work in epoxy resin and hand-painted glassware. Her artistic journey began in 2011, following a life-changing car accident that paused her career as a professional dancer and choreographer. During nearly a year of physical rehabilitation, Jana turned to painting as a new form of expression—what began as a simple paint-by-number kit soon evolved into a vital and ongoing creative practice.

Drawing from her deep connection to movement and emotion, Jana’s work explores texture, rhythm, and vibrancy across multiple surfaces. Her canvases and functional art pieces carry the energy of her dance background, channeling fluidity and form through color and composition. Under the name J’Art, her evolving body of work reflects transformation, resilience, and the ever-present need for artistic expression.