Jana Frost
Artist, Designer
In their own words
There's always been something in me that's drawn to the symbols and stories that travel across cultures, that mean something to people regardless of where they're from.
The idea that limitation forces invention – and that the most atmospheric worlds are often built from the simplest means.
I want the work to feel slightly unsettling but also familiar – like something you recognise emotionally, even if you can't fully explain it.
You can’t really tell when the work was made, and all the different elements start to melt into one another instead of standing out as separate pieces.
The final composition is very much shaped by how they move and respond in the moment. It’s not something you can fully plan, it’s more about reacting to the energy of the day.
Articles & interviews3
- Jana Frost Explores Time and Symbolism Through Collage and Sets
The article profiles London-based artist Jana Frost, whose collage and set-building practice explores symbolism, time, and the subconscious. Drawing from her multicultural background and fascination with folklore and cinema, Frost combines analogue and digital techniques to create tactile, dreamlike worlds. Her recent projects include the music video 'Godless Man', a Vogue editorial, and a Canon installation in Uzbekistan.
- Jana Frost’s set designs are “inspiration for fever dreams” made with an A3 printer
The article profiles London-based multidisciplinary artist Jana Frost, whose surreal set designs merge collage, photography, and installation. Using a simple A3 printer, Frost creates large-scale, dreamlike environments inspired by early cinema and myth-making. Her work emphasizes handmade processes and collaboration with models to produce spontaneous, tactile compositions.
- PRINT Magazine Designer Profiles
PRINT Magazine’s Designer Profiles section highlights a range of contemporary and historical designers, artists, and photographers. The page aggregates recent features and interviews, showcasing creative figures such as Marion Eichmann, Janel Hawkins, and José De Rocco, among others. It serves as a hub for discovering diverse creative practices across design disciplines.