My last series of abstract paintings, titled „Urban Settings,“ explores the concept of organized shapes and networks versus chaotic lines and random shapes. In these compositions I simplified my imagery to fundamental forms and essential structures. My work is inspired by city architecture, urban planning, reconstruction and restoration. . „Urban Settings“ examins the relationships between people, cities and urban conglomerations.

My objective is to give my paintings a fresh look and a sense of beginning and spontaneuity.  I combine drawing and painting in my work and by using photo transfer and resin for my new Central Sunset # 1 to # 5 and Union Square # 1 and 2 I have developed a certain style of abstract art. I built my own canvases which allows me to incorporate the look of the raw linen into my paintings aswell.

In my other new abstract paintings I have used a more vibrant colour palette. Again, my work is a reflection of the relationship between human nature and industrialism. I experiment with the  contrasts between transparency and opaqueness, flatness and depth, and sharp lines and liquid paint. I am fascinated by urban planning and by how to integrate new buildings into already erected structures. The shapes should communicate with each other and find a language that they relate to. My works have titles like Bowery, Rive Gauche,  Union Square, Midtown, Street Walk and Hamburg. I do both small and large paintings and installations.

For my latest project I have salvaged aluminum pieces and welded together forming a metal collage around which I built four canvases of different sizes. My experimentation with different materials has proven to be an ongoing fascination for me. I have called the piece "Steel Pacific" that's where I found all these wonderful aluminum and steel pieces. Again I have used photo transfer for this piece.

Most of my life I have lived in large cities; my abstract art reflects my fascination with urban settings. I love to study city and topographic maps and to analyze strategies for urban planning. In my art I have a tendency to favour urban shapes.

Since the beginning of my career as an artist I have experimented with unusual materials and techniques. I have always tried to reveal old stories and objects in my art, for example I collect old discarded metal. I use the metal for collages or installations and sometimes integrate it into my paintings. My passion for revealing old stories and objects led me to using sanding as a technique in a series of my abstract paintings. Through sanding I reveal old layers of paint and combine them with fresh paint. Shapes disappear and reappear in a different form. For several pieces I have also used resin. Resin allows me to incorporate metal or other collage pieces into my paintings.

„Painting is a journey. It is a great experience when you take what is within you, all of your inspiration and ideas, and walk the path of creative exploration. This sensation motivates my endeavors as an artist.“