Step inside the creative world of Jana Büttner, an acclaimed figurative sculptor known for her evocative works that illuminate the emotional tension between humanity, form, and material. In this deeply personal and artistic episode, Jana shares her journey from discovering sculpture as a calling to refining her practice through experimentation, discipline, and constant curiosity. Listeners will gain rare insight into her artistic process—how she selects materials, conceptualizes themes, and brings human stories to life with texture and precision. Jana also discusses the emotional and psychological dimensions of sculpting the human figure: how memory, identity, vulnerability, and imperfection shape the characters she creates. From early studies and artistic influences to studio life, international exhibitions, and navigating the contemporary art world, Jana reveals the triumphs and challenges behind building a career in fine art. This conversation explores her unique vision, reflections on creative risk-taking, and the spiritual connection between artist and subject. Whether you’re a sculptor, collector, student, or lover of contemporary fine art, this episode offers inspiration, education, and an intimate look at the dedication behind Jana Büttner’s work.
Tune in to learn:
- How Jana discovered figurative sculpture and developed her signature style
- The techniques, materials, and philosophies that guide her studio practice
- The emotional storytelling embedded in form and gesture
- What it takes to establish a career in the international art world
- Advice for emerging artists on creativity, resilience, and originality
Perfect for listeners fascinated by sculpture, figurative art, fine arts careers, and the inner lives of working artists.
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BIO
Jana Büttner is a figurative sculptor who focuses on sculpting from life from her studios in Salzburg and Florence. Jana was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1997 and has what she describes as three half siblings. Her mother Petra, an art teacher is from Prague and her father Uwe is from Dortmund. She grew up in an artistic and musical family, learning violin and piano, and visiting museums and galleries around Europe. From 2008-2012 Jana studied at he Musisches Gymnasium Salzburg where she was exposed to music, dancing, literature and fine art. After graduating she decided to spend a year in New Zealand which helped her clarify her career goals. When she was 19 she was accepted at the prestigious Florence Academy of Art where she spent three years studying under multiple instructors including the founder of the sculpting program Robert Boden. Jana has won numerous awards and shown in exhibitions and permanent collections around Europe and the US, including “Face 2021,“ Society of Portrait Sculptors, La Galleria Pall Mall London, the Espaco Exhibitionista Gallery, Lisbon Portugal, and the Figurativas in Barcelona. She says her goal is it to provoke emotions and encourage empathy in the viewer. The viewer should be engaged by the work, so they can identify themselves within it.
Jana’s website: https://www.janabuettner.com/
Instagram @janabuettner.art
Jana’s favorite women artists:
Colleen Barry
Hannah Sutton
Mirjam Jahn
Hannah Brictson
Käthe Kollwitz (d)
Camille Claudel (d)
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