Stitching Philosophy
Jana grew up in Slovakia, surrounded by textile crafts such as knittting, crochet and stitching. After moving to Switzerland, Jana completed Master of Arts in Philosophy (University of Zurich). Subtle yet tangible textile art paired with playful techniques are characteristic for Jana's work. Sophisticated embroidery meets philosophy, held together by a red thread that runns across cultures and women's history. The dialogue emerging from textile work creates a space where thoughts and threads come together and a new, interpersonal fabric grows between the participants. Questions and examples from arts, history and the textile diversity of Eastern Europe are a constant source of inspiration for Jana's teaching.
This unique fusion results in a multi-layered offer that is personal and original, often supported by innovative collaborations with various companies and institutions in Switzerland.
As a certified Iyengar Yoga instructor, every Friday Jana teaches regular Yoga class. Currently the artist pursues her PhD project on Japanese Philosophy and Crafts at the University of Zurich.
2025 Dissertationsprojekt Handwerk und die Natur des Geistes an der Universität Zürich
2024 Bildungsreise nach Japan (siehe Projekt Japan)
Resident Artist Pro Helvetia, Jenisch Museum Vevey, Gastdozentin (FHNW Basel)
Prüfung zur Iyengar Yoga-Lehrerin (Level I) beim Iyengar Yoga Schweiz
2023 Weiterbildung bei Alice Fox Artist (UK)
Gedankengang: Vom Geist des Übens. Philosophisches Gespräch mit Flurin und Maurin Bisig
2022 Tuch Handgeschichten in der Ausstellung "Atelier Zanolli" im Museum für Gestaltung Zürich
Workshop zur Ausstellung Sudo Reiko / NUNO
2021 Arbeitsstipendium der Stadt Zürich: Projekt Bewegte Landschaften
seit 2018 Arbeit an eigenen Projekten, diverse Zusammenarbeiten
Vorträge & Gespräche bei der Langen Nacht der Philosophie und 100 Ways of Thinking
Redaktionelle Mitarbeit bei Swiss Portal for Philosophy www.philosophie.ch
2017 Master of Arts in Philosophie, Universität Zürich