This series shows fascinating abstract compositions reminiscent of a weathered, organic landscapes. Dominant yellow and earth tones meet textured layers of dark brown and black, gently connected by green and gray gradients. The textures of the paintings are rough and multi-layered - they appear almost archaeological, as if natural sediments and traces of time have been reflected in the application of paint. The interplay of bold colors, irregular shapes and earthy elements invites the viewer to discover their own stories and associations. These paintings are unique pieces for lovers of abstract art who appreciate raw materiality and organic aesthetics.

In 16th-century Japan, as Zen Buddhism spread, a new aesthetic principle emerged: wabi-sabi. At the heart of this philosophy are simplicity and an appreciation of imperfection: the idea that nothing is permanent, nothing is complete and nothing is perfect. Against this background, Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese method of repairing ceramics, was created. Broken pieces are glued together with a gold paste that emphasises the imperfection. The idea is that all things are unique, and that a break does not mean the end. If the repair or healing is carried out skilfully, with great care and attention, something much stronger and more beautiful can emerge from what was broken and imperfect.
This concept is explored in the series "Scars of Gold". The individual parts of the collage are sewn together with gold thread. The new 'patched up' personality is nobler and richer precisely because of the experiences made.

The growing interest in botany and the passion for flowers led to an increase in painted floral still lifes in the Netherlands and Germany at the end of the 15th century, in which earthly beauty was to be captured in connection with a specific message. Our world resembles the world of the Baroque in many respects, while at the same time many people experience uncertainty in the face of natural disasters, disease and war. Instead of finding solace in the beauty of nature, they feel that their world is collapsing and they are left with the pieces.

By sewing a collage from a traditional motif,  the feeling of fragmentation is countered with some additional stability. Can our world still be held together today? The result is different from the original and more than one option would have been possible in the creative process. This is now the new reality that we have to get used to.

“People are good, only people are bad.” (Erich Kästner)
We meet people. Sometimes a brief meeting, an encounter, a fleeting glance is enough to leave an impression. Sometimes the image we form of someone is formed over a long period of time and develops slowly. The peculiarities of people, what makes them "human", are interesting.

Sakura means “cherry tree (blossom)” in Japanese and expresses the Buddhist idea that everything is connected. The series "Sakura" deals with what lies in between. What we only see when we blink through our eyelashes and the light falls correctly - perhaps!

The series 'Sundays' deals with the question, 'Who is the city?' Who lives in a city, and who constitutes it?
Every Sunday, the private organisation Obdachlosenhilfe Wiesbaden distributes food and clothing to people gathering on Luisenplatz in Wiesbaden at lunchtime. The 'Sundays' portrait series shows the people who meet there. The portraits are painted from photos taken during these encounters. The subjects are people who are not accustomed to being photographed. Yet they are adept at concealing themselves, hiding and disguising in order to protect themselves.  The honest moment that allows a photo to be taken is brief, and is an agreement and contract for the joint work. I have to hurry. Then the moment is over; the person turns away and the implied smile slips from their face. I start to become annoying. The brief moment of consent, trust and openness is captured in the portrait.

The title 'Sundays' refers to the day of the week on which the meetings take place, but also represents a celebration of the 'holy day'. Sunday is perhaps the day when we eat a roast, dress up, and go on an outing with the family. Or is it? To see new things, we often have to adopt new perspectives, and sometimes leave our comfort zones. Let's open our eyes and see. 

In 2017, the year of the Fire Rooster in the Chinese zodiac, I began a series of nude drawings inspired by the animal. I filled these drawings with kaleidoscopic colours that spread across the bodies like flames, hence the name 'Fire'.