1950
Born in Düsseldorf, Germany

1968 - 71
Studied music and art education

1973
Started teaching

1979 - 86
Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Düsseldorf

from 1980
Studied with Prof. Klaus Rinke,
Graduation: Master Degree 1986

1988
Winner of the »Eduard von der Heydt-Förderpreis/award«, Wuppertal

since 1980
Has been traveling and working on five continents