Since 1988: Freelance in Bochum
1985–87: Staatliche Zeichenakademie Hanau, Germany,
Degree: Jewelry Designer and Master Goldsmith
1981–85: Apprenticeships in various workshops
1978–81: Training in the art of goldwork

Exhibitions (excerpt)
Galerie für angewandte Kunst, Munich: “Kunsthandwerk NRW”
Exhibitions leading up to the NRW "manu factum” state award
Galerie Pistachios, Chicago (USA)
Galerie Beeld + Aambeeld, Enschede (NL)
Galerie Catherine Muller, Florence (Italy)
Galerie Hipotesi, Barcelona (Spain)

Trade fairs
1990–2008 Participated in trade fairs in Germany and abroad
Annual participation in SOFA Chicago (represented by Galerie Pistachios)

Galleries (excerpt)
Schmucklabor, Berlin
Pistachios, Chicago (USA)
Arauco, Nuremberg
Maldabo, Lleida (Spain)
Schneider-Rappel, Schwaz/South Tyrol (Austria)

For me, being a jewelry designer means the ideal connection between technical ability and artistic creativity – from the idea and process to the finished piece. Even after 20 years of doing this work, I still love the moment when I've found the perfect piece of jewelry for each customer. I’m from the Ruhr Region of Germany.
To honor this region, I stamp every piece that leaves my atelier with a small winding tower.