Jena Jang is a Prague-based creative researcher, instrument developer, and sound & visual artist working across live performance, animated film, and audio-reactive media. She leads DIY community workshops, builds tools and visual instruments, and collaborates on multidisciplinary art projects. With a long background in 2D analogue and audio-reactive animation, music video production, and live visuals for events, Jena combines analogue craft with emerging technologies. She teaches visual arts, coordinates making-space workflows, and continues developing interactive synth and visual experiences.

Jena Jang

Jena Jang is a Prague-based creative researcher, instrument developer, and sound & visual artist working across live performance, animated film, and audio-reactive media. She leads DIY community workshops, builds tools and visual instruments, and collaborates on multidisciplinary art projects. With a long background in 2D analogue and audio-reactive animation, music video production, and live visuals for events, Jena combines analogue craft with emerging technologies. She teaches visual arts, coordinates making-space workflows, and continues developing interactive synth and visual experiences.

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Jena Jang is a Prague-based creative researcher, instrument developer, and sound & visual artist working across live performance, animated film, and audio-reactive media. She leads DIY community workshops, builds tools and visual instruments, and collaborates on multidisciplinary art projects.

With a long background in 2D analogue and audio-reactive animation, music video production, and live visuals for events, Jena combines analogue craft with emerging technologies. She teaches visual arts, coordinates making-space workflows, and continues developing interactive synth and visual experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent
Czech
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Technical Intern at Happylab
February 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Operated makerspace equipment including Prusa MK3S 3D printers and multiple laser systems. Supported makerspace maintenance, minor repairs, soldering, assembly, machine cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
Associate Lecturer at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
October 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Delivered associate-lecturer teaching support in visual/time-based media context.
Jena Jang Technical Assistant, Art Educator, Creative Researcher, Instrument Developer, Sound & Visual Artist
August 1, 2020 - Present
Provides technical support and creative practice across art education, live sound/visual work, and instrument development. Runs workshop activities including collective vocal improvisation and DIY synthesiser making. Participates in music and performance art tours, artist residencies, and multidisciplinary collaborations, composing music and developing audio/visual instruments and media.
Freelance Musician
August 1, 2020 - Present
Live music and performance art tours; artist residencies; music compositions; multidisciplinary collaborations. Leads workshops including collective vocal improvisation and DIY synthesiser making (soldering for beginners).
Workshop Leader (Collective Vocal Improvisation; DIY Synthesiser Making; DIY Colouring Book Creation)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leads collective vocal improvisation (active). Runs a DIY synthesiser soldering workshop for beginners (DIY). Works on new DIY colouring book creation (in development/new).
Webtoon Letterer, SFX & Localisation Designer at Storycompany
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025
Provided webtoon lettering and sound effects (SFX), plus localisation design support for Korean and international webtoon production.
Design / Illustrator (General) at Galloy / Stockholm
July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Internship experience listed as part of textile design; included here as a general design support role due to incomplete company naming.
Textile Pattern Design Intern at Zisser Textile Design
July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Supported textile pattern design tasks as an intern.
Visual Arts Teacher at International School of Music and Art in Prague
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2024
Taught visual arts (classroom instruction and creative activities) for multiple years.
International Graphic Designer at Galloy
February 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Designed marketing/graphic materials as part of design production work.
Museum Assistant at SODA_Space of Design and Architecture Museum
March 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Assisted in museum operations and related support tasks.
Marketing Designer at Mijas
July 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Produced marketing design assets and supported campaign-related design work.
Design Studio Mijas Marketing Designer at Mijas
July 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Marketing design support for studio projects.
Graphic Designer (Marketing) at Mijas Design Studio
July 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Handled marketing design tasks as part of a design studio role.
Video artist / Animated Film Director / Music Video Maker / Live Visual Artist
February 1, 2011 - Present
Creates 2D analogue and audio-reactive animated films and live visual performances for music events, exhibitions, DJ sets, and rave parties. Directed animated films (e.g., Odd, Eternity) and made commissioned works and official music videos (e.g., Sun Apollo - Sol Nebula).
Children’s Book Illustrator at Reading Town
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Illustrated children’s books as a freelance/contract illustration role.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Reading Town Children’s Book
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Illustrated children’s books for a published series/project.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Time-based Media / Visual Communication at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2027
Master of Arts - MA, Visual Art / Animation and Film at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague
October 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
English Language at Eurocentres
March 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015
SPACE AC - Artists Community Certificate, Illustration at SPACE AC - Artists Community
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Animation at Hongik University
March 1, 2007 - February 1, 2011
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Time-based Media / Visual Communication at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2027
Master of Arts - MA, Visual Art / Animation and Film at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague
October 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
Eurocentres Language Course, English Language at Eurocentres
March 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015
SPACE AC - Artists Community Certificate, Illustration at SPACE AC - Artists Community
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Animation at Hongik University
March 1, 2007 - February 1, 2011

Qualifications

Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society Specialization
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Introduction to AI
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Use AI Responsibly
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Producing Music in the Home Studio
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society (Coursera) (Certification)
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Introduction to AI (Coursera) (Certification)
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Use AI Responsibly (Coursera) (Certification)
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Producing Music in the Home Studio (Coursera) (Certification)
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why (Coursera) (Certification)
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics