About

I was born in Vienna (1950), and I live and work here. I am a member of the IG Bildende Kunst, BVBK Styria, and Cultural Networking Lower Austria.

Awards:

1991 3rd place at the International PTT Art Exhibition in Liege, Belgium

2006 3rd place at the Regest Art Competition at the Tijani Gallery in Dortmund.

Exhibitions - since 2003:

- Kulisse, Wien

- Orpheum ,Wien

- Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg ,Wien

- Galerie am Mölkersteig, Wien

- Atelier Cleo, Wien

- Galerie "Kunst für Alle", Wien

- Galerie "Village", Wien

- SMZ-Süd Kaiser Franz Josef Spital

- Kulturzentrum Dubravka, Bratislava

- Akzenta Graz 2007

- „Different Levels - Kunst im Turm“ - 2007

- 55-plus Bezirksamt Wien 15 - 2007

- ARCOTEL Wimberger - 2008

- Neue Galerie Sensenwerk 2008

My Paintings

When i start a painting I simply place the canvas in front of me and let it flow. The process is a ‘‘dialogue’’ between me and the canvas. I destroy whatever I feel is not supposed to be and allow what should be.

My paintings consist of acrylic, sand, earth, stones, paper and other materials. I usually use different materials to develop layer by layer. I love to experiment with all kinds of materials I get my hands on. I paint with brushes, my fingers, sponges, spatulas, rolls of wallpaper, branches, sandpaper and many other tools. While I work there is always music playing in the background. Music accompanies me and inspires me. At times music leads my creativity.

My art slowly develops step by step and the process continues until nothing else happens. Then I wait. I often work on several paintings simultaneously so that I don’t feel stuck. This also gives the different layers some time to dry before I continue to work on a painting.

I consider a piece to be finished when it has been hanging on the wall for a longer period of time and has not called out to me to continue to work on it.

My jewelry -" especially for you"

You like to wear jewelry that is striking. Jewelry that expresses your self-image – the way you see yourself and the way you would like others to experience you. This is jewelry, which is as unique as you are. It is especially for you.

I combine semi-precious jewels (for example rose quartz, turquoise, onyx, jasper, rock crystal and many other varieties) with pearls and silver pieces from India, Afghanistan, Ethiopia … Pieces made of brass from Ghana, China … Ceramic pieces, glass beads from Murano, Gablonz, India, Africa …

Lava, coral, amber, horn, wood, mother of pearl, bone and many more.

The result is for example a necklace or chain which has parts representing three continents.

I believe that a piece of jewelry lives and breathes through its form, its color and, most importantly, jewelry needs to tell its story.

Stones and minerals are a part of the earth’s story. Fossils represent the destiny of the animal world. Wood speaks of earth’s flora. Antique articles such as coins, old pearls and pieces of silver were witness to our forefathers’ history.

Come and try on the jewelry. Perhaps you want to include certain healing stones or select your own gems or pieces? Have your own personally designed jewelry – especially made for you.

Let me know what you want and need, or just make an appointment to visit me in my studio.