I have always painted. For me, painting is like thinking in color—and I love color.
About Me
From 1991 to 1995, I studied art and theology at the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel—two disciplines that continue to shape my work. Theology taught me to question perceptions and explore deeper meanings, while art became my way of expressing them beyond words.
Since 2001, I have worked as a freelance artist, creating paintings that challenge reality and invite new perspectives. My work moves between the visible and the imagined, the concrete and the abstract. Whether through my Spy Animals series or explorations of spiritual themes, I seek to spark curiosity and dialogue.
For me, art is more than a profession—it is an ongoing journey of discovery.
About my work
For me, painting is not just a profession but a necessity—an inner dialogue. Much like a theological exploration of the world, its appearances, and the questions and challenges that surround me, painting is a deeply personal way for me to seek answers. The process of painting always takes center stage.
It’s not about simply depicting reality but about creating new worlds that challenge conventional perceptions of what is real. It’s about visualizing things that don’t exist or aren’t visible in reality, yet feel familiar to the mind. For example, I give invisible angels a form, forcing their representation into a dialogue with our own vague ideas and clichés. In Spy Animals, I merge familiar places with well-known animals—an unrealistic combination. Two seemingly real and recognizable elements come together to form an overall image that feels surreal.
My paintings are about color, form, the concrete and the abstract… Everything has its place and equal significance. A good painting is like a good conversation.
At the heart of every image is the dialogue between the existing and the painted—transforming perception and creating a new reality. It is not the final image that takes precedence, but the devotion to the act of creation.
THE PAINTING!
