Born in Germany (Freiburg in the Black Forest). Emigrated with my parents to Canada (Montreal area) when I was 5. Twelve years later returned to Germany + got a professional economical training. Later discovered contemporary jewelry + its addictive qualities: Berlin for a year technical internship; Hanau (Ger) for a year guest student; then to Amsterdam to study. Now 15 years in Holland, this 3rd culture keeps my very much non-German side in balance with my native German side. I live and work in a studio apartment and love traveling.