| 1952 | Born in Hamburg |
| 1972–1983 | Studies medicine, philosophy, and sinology at the University of Hamburg, state examination in medicine; works as an artist and designer of textile products |
| Awards | |
| 1993 |
Hessian State Prize Swiss Design Prize, Honorable Mention |
| 1994 | New Exhibitors Prize, Chelsea Crafts Fair |
| 1995 |
Stipend of the State of Schleswig-Holstein Swiss Design Prize, Honorable Mention Sponsorship Prize of the Erdwin Amsinck Foundation |
| 1996 | Prize for the Best Single Work, Hamburg Chamber of Skilled Crafts and Small Businesses |
| 1998 |
Project sponsorship, Hamburg Ministry of Culture European Prize for Applied Arts, World Crafts Council, Europe Justus Brinckmann Prize, Museum for Art and Industry, Hamburg |
| 2002 | Project sponsorship, Hamburg Ministry of Culture |
