Adrija Jana Fights for Equity and Equality

Adrija Jana uses their artwork to raise awareness of issues they find important. Photo credit: Adrija Jana.

By Dilinna Ugochukwu

“I thought, I have a real connection with this,” said Adrija Jana (she/they), referring to refugee crises. “Why not take it up? Why not use my voice for these people?” Jana is an interdisciplinary Indian artist and activist who started writing in third grade, and their passion for the arts has only grown since. Now they are also drawn to film and theater, and their films have even been accepted to international film festivals. ​

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