Jata’s academic art background began in illustration in Boston and continued in New Orleans.
She furthered her talents through the study of landscape painting in oil and in watercolor.
“I appreciate the freshness of every new vista and what it has to offer throughout the seasons. The play of light and color on landscape remains fascinating. combined with the texture of papers and the paint techniques chosen, It offers the continuous opportunity for evolution – of the artist and the art.”
Jata has been collected and commissioned throughout the country. Most recent gallery shows have been held in Mississippi, Texas, Virginia and New Orleans.
In April 2008, Jata received a national jury award by George Tillis of George Tillis Galleries of New York and Los Angeles.