1950 born in Düsseldorf, Germany

1968 - 71 studied music and art education

1973 started teaching

1979 - 1986; studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Düsseldorf

since 1980 studies with Prof. Rinke, Graduation: Master Degree in 1986

1988 winner of the "Eduard von der Heydt"-Förderpreis/award, Wuppertal

since 1980 travels and work on five continents.