- | 1972 | Born in Lüdenscheid, Germany |
- | 1991 | University-entrance diploma with English and French as main subjects |
- | 1991-1994 | Study of English und Art at the University of Siegen |
- | 1994-1995 | Study in Glasgow, Scotland (University of Strathclyde) |
- | 1995-1997 | Continuation of University study in Siegen. Studio work supervised by Professor Gerhard Mai, who was a student of Fritz Winter, who in turn was a student of Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky (Bauhaus). |
- | 1997 | State Examination (English and Art) |
- | 1997-2000 | Lectureship at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, Bildungszentrum, Plettenberg and Theodor-Heuss secondary school Hagen |
- | 2006 | Final doctoral examination at the University of Siegen |
- | since 2000 | Residence in Frankfurt. Artistic works focused on abstract paintings (acrylics on canvas), but also comprises sketches, drawings and sculptures. |