I completed my jewellery apprenticeship in Germany studying at the BFS Glas und Schmuck in Kaufbeuren. I then came to London to study at the CASS Faculty of Art (now London Metropolitan University) in a Master's programme in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Crafts.

From a young age, I wanted to do something creative. Studying sculpture was not an option as I found it too academic and abstract. Jewellery was just right as I love working with materials and still being able to make creative sculptural objects.

I still use all the knowledge from my traditional training to create pieces. Though often I disregard the traditions too and glue stones instead of setting them. I experiment a lot and I let the materials and techniques determine the outcome of my work.

Keep learning and studying as much as you can. Especially the techniques, as they are not being taught as much as they used to. Also keep an open mind on designing, experimenting, and playing. And do not copy the work of others.