I was born in Kiel, Germany, and then immigrated to a small town in Virginia, United States, at the age of 10. The duality of locations let me see the world through numerous viewpoints from an early age. Through living "in between worlds" I was able to understand the relationship of constant change to the laws of the metaphysical. An ever-changing exterior revealed to me the value of deep insight, intuition, and creativity as a continuous source of nourishment and healing.
My practice is based on a family lineage of shamanism, as well as a chosen evolution of meditation, emotional sensing, creativity, and somatic practices. Thanks to early initiation by various shamanic and eastern teachers, as well as my own inclination toward the unseen, I was able to continuously nurture the this path.
My art is intended as a medium to translate subjects of the etheric world, such as dreams or emotions, to a visual plane. It invites the unspeakable to be communicated in order to create an experience that can be shared with many. Another intention of my work is to reconnect the psyche with natural states of bliss through re-associating the mind to an integrated state of consciousness. The process focuses on creating works beyond the thinking mind, where the intuitive subconscious is allowed to come to the surface and take charge. I draw on encounters from mydaily life in connection with the nuances of psychology, mythology, mysticism, emotions, and the natural world.
Background
Fine Art - NVCC, Alexandria, Virginia 2011
Shamanic Initiations from Inkan Shamanism, Paul Sivert (Shamanic Healing Institute) and Birgit Stearns (Shamanic Healing Sanctuary) Alexandria, Virginia 2012-2020
Dance and Movement Therapist Training ( IEK School, Berlin ) 2018-2021
Somatic Healing Apprenticeship, Bonno Ray ( Rayspect Foundation) 2021-Ongiong

