Artists Statement
My art is about desire, the desire to show how every woman can be transformed by letting her inner being shine through, by removing the mask of self-doubt and changing a world that says women must conform to unrealistic images that are portrayed on countless glossy women’s magazines.

My desire is to show through an ultra feminine style how women can see themselves if they choose. This idea stands in complete opposition to the proletarian and rather masculine art of East Germany where I grew up. This has become a visual response to my early life experience: like a gesture of artistic liberation. My paintings aim to fulfil a quest for beauty and luxury, which I was denied when growing up in Eastern Europe.

I started my arts life by taking life-drawing classes at 14 and have since developed an intense interest in the human shape, particularly the female form. It has taken me almost 20 years to realise my calling in life and become a full time artist.

My work is contemporary; I paint mainly in oils, enjoying bright colours, sometimes using only primary or secondary colours and often layering the paint to bring out the almost three dimensional images. My style is also deeply influenced by the year I spent in Belgium; through the delicate and elaborate detail of “Art Nouveau” which I found there, this idea and visual concept now fill my paintings.

I live on Sydney’s Northern Beaches where along with other artists, I'm a founding member of an artist co-op called “Northern Expressions”. I am also a committee member of the Portrait Artists Australia. My works exhibit frequently at galleries in Sydney, Queensland and the US.

Mission
With my work, I have a strong desire to portray everyday women in a glamorous way. My models come from all walks of life, but on canvass they get to be superstars, divas, temptresses, goddesses and heroines. I particularly want woman to feel good about themselves, through my art. I want to show the world how beautiful they are. I want people to feel the love and tenderness that I have for my subjects in every painting.

Represented by
Charles Hewitt Gallery, Darlinghurst. NSW
Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, VIC
David Hart Galleries, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Schubert Gallery, Gold Coast, QLD
Gallery 2 on Edward, Brisbane
Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota, Florida

Exhibitions

• 2008 January, Solo Show, Dabbert Gallery, Sarasota, Florida
• 2007 October, "ArtSydney07", The Art Sanctuary Gallery, Fox Studios, Sydney
• 2007 September, "Forces of Nature ", Group Show, The Art Sanctuary Gallery. Fairlight
• 2007 April, "Intimately", Solo Show, SOHO Galleries, Sydney
• 2006 December, "Northern Expressions Christmas Show ", William St Studios, Fairlight
• 2006 November, "Contemporary Figures", Group Show, Dabbert Gallery, Florida
• 2006 August, "Blooms of Summer", Group Show, Dabbert Gallery, Florida
• 2006 August 7- September 2, Solo Show, Arthouse Hotel, Pitt St, CBD, Sydney
• 2006 May 15-30, Solo Show, Tighes Hill Gallery, Tighes Hill, Newcastle
• 2006 April 1-30, Solo Show, Eden Gardens, Lane Cove Rd, North Ryde, Sydney
• 2006 March 1-27, Solo Show, SOHO Gallery, Crown cnr Cathedral St, Sydney
• 2005 December 9-10, “Togetherness” Group Show, Manly Community Centre, Manly
• 2005 December 2-10, “Christmas Exhibition” Group Show, William St Studios, Fairlight
• 2005 September, “A Nordic Fusion” Group Show as part of Manly Arts Festival, Nordic Fusion, Balgowlah
• 2005 June, “A Moment Captured” Two Man Show, Studio W, Woolloomooloo
• 2005 March, "Looking inwards" Group Exhibition, Salmon Gallery, McMahons Point
• 2005 February, "1001 Nights 2005" Group Exhibtion, SAUC Gallery, Surry Hills
• 2004 December, "Seducing your Senses” Group Exhibition, SAUC Gallery, Surry Hills
• 2004 October, Inaugural Group Exhibition, Artroom Upstairs Gallery, Manly
• 2004 September “Art Exchange” Group Exhibition Tighes Hill Gallery, Newcastle
• 2004 Affordable Art Show Sydney represented by SAUC Gallery
• 2004 July Group Exhibition "Figures, Faces and Landscapes" Tighes Hill Gallery, Newcastle
• 2004 June "Blossoming", Solo Show, Nordic Fusion, Balgowlah
• 2004 April Affordable Art Show Melbourne, Represented by SOHO Gallery
• 2004 March Group Exhibition "Expressions Cinematique" Alliance Francaise
• 2004 "Divas" Solo Show Salmon Galleries, Sydney, 71 Union St, McMahons Point
• 2004 Solo Show, Glenstreet Theatre Belrose, Sydney
• 2003 November Group Exhibition "Art for Penguins Sake", Artichoke Gallery & Cafe, Manly
• 2003 November, Group Exhibition "Introducing the new SAUC", SAUC Gallery, 116 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills
• 2003 October Group Exhibition at Balmain Townhall, Sydney
• 2003 September "Splash" Group Exhibition, Manly Arts Festival, BASE Space, Sydney
• 2003 August Finalist in Willoughby Arts Prize, Civic Centre Chatswood , Sydney
• 2003 August Affordable Art Show Sydney represented by Salmon Gallery