Artist Statement
I am a survivor of gender-based violence living with legacy disruption to my performance career. Today I work in character and mood creation through various arts practices fostered by mentors in theatre, literature and film.
Biography
A James Reaney Bursary and Stratford Festival's Teachers-Festival Liaison Council Scholarship recipient, Jena White is a multidisciplinary artist who has negotiated major injury due to gender-based violence in her 20s pivoting from performance to technical arts pursuits. An outspoken advocate for equity, inclusion and supports for Artists of all backgrounds, Jena is proud to represent disabled artists on PEI.
