Jana’s childhood was spent, quite happily, in the country where she was allowed to wander and roam to her heart’s content – a gypsy child from the very beginning. Her early years in the country instilled in Jana a deep love of field and forest and the beauty that exists within nature.

She has spent a great part of her life exploring the natural world, both at home in Canada and abroad, and her experiences have had a dramatic impact on her outlook and her artwork. Jana is an artist who works in a variety of mediums. Her greatest passion is designing and creating one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. No two are ever the same. Jana’s inspiration is the world around her: earth, tree, stone, and sea. This is evident in her work.

Jana has had the great fortune to study with several talented artists and teachers. Keith Campbell, Jane Agnew and Peter Sloan have all influenced her style. Most recently, Jana had the opportunity to study jewelry fabrication in Canada and in Holland with Carla Krutzen, the founder of the Breston Academie Scheveningen, an international academy for metal design. It was here she had the opportunity to take part in a titanium workshop with Frank van Zwicht.

In October 2006, Jana showed her work in “Open,” an exposition at the Orangerie Galerie, Amstel Park Amsterdam. After many years of city dwelling, Jana has moved her family and her studio back to the meandering trails and forests of the country. On a property in Nipissing Village nestled beneath lofty white pines, you will find Jana, working happily away in her Studio in the Grove.

Jana has several collections of jewelry, all under the trade name, by brogan.

You can visit Jana at her Studio in the Grove (formerly Cuddy’s Corners) located in historic Nipissing Village. Studio is open most days, but call ahead to be sure!

Studio in the Grove
4280 west Highway 654
(705) 724-3454
by.brogan@sympatico.ca