I was born in Oberhausen in 1967, live and work in Dinslaken, Germany

 

In 2006 I discovered my passion for clay at a raku workshop.

 

By attending courses, workshops in Germany and the Netherlands, studying books, as well as using the web and a lot of "learning by doing", I have acquired the know how about many techniques for creating ceramics.

 

I work in slab technique and in moulds, whereby I usually redesign the resulting form. I also use the build-up and hollowing technique. I create a wide variety of sculptures, cans, bowls and busts, mostly in raku or low-firing techniques. All objects are unique.

What fascinates me is "the way to get there". It is the freedom of the design, the mental examination of which technique is best to create the desired form. The pushing of the limits of the clay, the careful drying, the colour design, the meditative effect of glazing. The adrenaline rush of clearing out the glowing objects at 1000 °C and then lighting a fire in wood shavings. The control over the right timing and, not to forget, the tense anticipation of finally opening the lid, like when you were a child, just before opening the Christmas presents ...and in the end (perhaps :) the feeling of satisfaction.