Artistic Journey

Early Influences & Craftsmanship

• 1970–1975 Calligraphy at the East Asian Institute, Cologne
• 1975–1978 Museum painting, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne
• 1978–1980 Apprenticeship as gardener (landscape design), Möhnesee
• 1980–1984 Drawing & painting with H. Prüssmann (student of Otto Dix) and K.R. Janus, Möhnesee
• 1984–1986 Training as goldsmith, Soest

Artistic Development

• 1990s Pastel painting with Fr. von Hof, Tralee (Ireland)
• 1995 Goethe’s color theory with Helene Rawn, Dortmund
• 2005–2009 Fine Arts studies, IBKK Bochum – diploma thesis: “The Social Sculpture according to Joseph Beuys”
• 2012 Master class with Prof. Qi Yang, Bochum
• 2016–2017 Master student of Detlef Karsten

Collaborations & Projects

• Wander years working with visual artists in their studios.
• Atelier Duisburg/Düsseldorf 2018 – coworking with Jana Januschewski (jotjotmode.de).
• Atelier Königsallee 2020, Bochum – studio work with S. Müenten.
• Atelier Inside the book 2023 – coworking with G. Scholten.
• Atelier Velsstrasse.
• Atelier Zwieback – ongoing projects.

Professional Experience

• 1986–1989 Nurse training (first state examination).
• 2012–2014 Advanced specialization in ICU/Anesthesia care (second state examination).