My work explores the layered memory of the landscape through abstracted interpretations of geology, atmosphere, and time. Originally from Germany, I have been deeply influenced by the landscapes of the American Southwest that are in such stark contrast to the geology I grew up around. From the deep reds of weathered rock formations and pale mineral veins cutting through stone, to the striking silhouettes of mesas and buttes rising against expansive blue skies with almost geometric precision, the land continues to shape the visual language of my work.

What really fascinates me is the immense sense of time the rock formations carry. They feel like enduring records of change — shaped slowly through erosion, pressure, and exposure over countless years. They stand as quiet witnesses to history, holding traces of distant landscapes, cultures, and memory.

Working in acrylic and mixed media, I build layered surfaces through texture and gradual accumulation of materials and pigment that reference geological strata, shifting horizons, and the passage of time. Circular and symbolic shapes often emerge within the work suggestive of ancient markings or celestial cycles. These elements appear and recede within the painted surface, creating a dialogue between permanence and erosion, structure and spontaneity.

Through a restrained palette of earth tones, turquoise, whites, and metallic accents, I want to create paintings that feel both grounded and atmospheric — evoking landscapes that are at once physical, remembered, and imagined.