I was born in Switzerland, and lived there for more than thirty years before I moved to the USA.
In Bern, I attended the School of Visual Arts and did my apprenticeship as Graphic Designer and Illustrator. My education was very much influenced by European and Swiss Design.
Out of my own studio, I worked for publishing, book illustrations, advertising, corporate identity, posters, trade- and museum exhibitions, murals, and postage stamps.
Later, I started working in the field of architecture.
Currently, I'm doing renderings, mostly for public spaces like schools, campuses, universities, libraries, and historic sites.
Design submission to The World Trade Center Site Memorial Competition, (see "
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Paintings, drawings, and lithographs are in private and public collections.
Exhibitions in Switzerland, Westchester, New York, and Fairfield, Connecticut.
While living in Switzerland, I often visited the Emmental. The soft, hilly landscape and the old farmhouses attracted and deeply inspired me for my drawings and paintings. Here in New York, I am equally drawn to the mysterious cityscape, and the often very quiet Streets late at night. Yes, the city or many parts of it do sleep! Sometimes, the noise of a rumbling sanitation truck may briefly disturb its slumber, before it falls back into a deep state of silence again. The lights are dim, and the height of the buildings can only be sensed. They seem to disappear into a sky which is never as dark as the city. Sitting there, I am one with my surroundings. Drawing or painting in this environment is a wonderful experience.
Over the years, I have noticed that many people tend to want to purchase the same pieces of artwork. Therefore, some of my art is available in high quality, hand-signed prints. In my studio I personally oversee the printing process from beginning to end before it is sold. The color matching is done in such a precise manner that it comes as close to the original artwork as possible.
It is a pleasure for me to be able to share my work with other people. It is also my hope that you may connect with my art in your own unique and personal way.