Cutting Bad Company

Born amidst the cultural richness of Upper Silesia in the Czech Republic, Dr. Jana Nirvana has traversed borders, life paths, and artistic mediums to forge a distinctive identity as both an academic and a transformative artist. While much of her life has been spent in Germany, it was in France that Dr. Nirvana first stepped onto the international art stage, exhibiting evocative works in the galleries of the Côte d’Azur in 2000 – a defining moment that marked the inception of her profound artistic journey.Yet, the call of history remained compelling. Driven by a desire to understand the narratives that shape humanity, Dr. Nirvana pursued a Doctorate in History at Leibniz University Hannover, completing her degree in early 2020. However, it was during the stillness of the first global lockdown that art reclaimed its place as a form of personal salvation and healing. Painting in the streets alongside fellow artists, Dr. Nirvana experienced a profound creative awakening – a revelation that art was more than a dis