Biography |
1964 |
Born in Zurich, Switzerland – In my early childhood I travelled extensively through Europe with my parents (France, Denmark, Sweden, Germany) |
1982 – 1986 |
Attended the Swiss College for Dance and Ballet, Zurich, Switzerland (stage performances with local group) |
1980 – 1992 |
Traveled to Israel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Turkey, West Indies, and Tunisia. These extensive trips developed an interest and passion for Folk Art and History in foreign countries. |
1983 - 1985 |
Modeled for Hungarian painter Laszlo Schwalm |
1987 |
Studied at Alvin Ailey Dance School, New York, NY |
1988 -1990 |
Attended the Swiss College of Fine Art Zurich, Switzerland (courses and studies in pencil drawing)
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1988 - 1994 |
Worked as a Fashion Stylist and Display Artist for Fein-Kaller (Men’s Clothing Retailer), Feldpausch (Women’s Clothing Retailer), and Vilan Department Store |
1992 - 1993 |
Performed live at the Bimbo Town Club in Basel, Switzerland, with British Installation Artist Jim Whiting |
1994 |
Relocated to San Luis Obispo, CA |
1995 - 1998 |
Attended Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA. Studied English, Painting, Drawing, sculpture, and Ceramics. Received Best of Show Award for Wood Sculpture. |
1998 - 2001 |
Attended California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA. Received Faculty Honors Scholarship. Studied Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking, multiple painting Collaborations with Swiss Artist Kurt Weber |
2002 |
Departed the San Francisco Bay Area due to lack of employment opportunities |
2004 - 2005 |
Studied as an Artist in Residence at the Montana Artist Refuge (MAR), Basin, MT |
2006 - Present |
Currently creating oil paintings in my Montana Art Studio |
Exhibitions (* indicates solo exhibition) |
2015 |
MAM Triennale, Missoula Art Museum - Missoula, Montana |
2013 |
Danforth Gallery, Livingston, Montana |
2009 |
*The Exit Gallery, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana |
2008 |
Holter Museum of Art, Helena, Montana |
2007 |
Florence Biennale, 6th Edition, Florence, Italy |
2006 |
A.L. Swanson Gallery, Helena, Montana. |
2006 |
Museum of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender History, New York, NY |
2004 |
Media Campus, two-person show, Zurich, Switzerland |
2002 |
*Hang Gallery – San Francisco, CA |
2002 |
16th Emeryville Annual Art Exhibition – Emeryville, CA |
2001 |
*Bucci’s – Emeryville, CA |
2001 |
*Consulate General of Switzerland- San Francisco, CA |
2001 |
Nexus Gallery, two-person show – Berkeley, CA |
2000 |
14th Emeryville Annual Art Exhibition – Emeryville, CA |