Growing up in rural Austria, in a remote village surrounded by forests and working the soil, I was exposed to raw nature and the elements intensively throughout my childhood and youth. Experiencing life with all my senses and blending the lines between of human experience and nature have since remained a source of inspiration.

As a classically trained painter, observing nature is essential for my work. My intention is always to see the timeless beauty and  significance in any subject and to mold the visual language to convey the felt impression. Years of painting from life have also sharpened my perception to a greater awareness and appreciation for the simplicity of the present moment.

There’s poetry in how we see the world and experience being part of it. Choosing this as my focus, the human figure is central for my work as a storyteller and inspiration. In the contemplation of human experience and interaction, the realms of the inner world are just as real as the light reaching the eye. Beautifully, in art what we see and feel can coexist as a reflection of a reality beyond the surface.

In life and in paint, I  aim to meet the world with a curious, courageous and creative attitude and appreciative eyes. Hopefully my work can reflect just that.