born in Lienz, Tyrol, Austria

childhood in Lienz, St. Jakob, Göriach and Dölsach

has lived and worked in Vienna since 1974

studied painting at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts

graduation and Diploma in Painting

academic degree: Master of Arts

Assistant Professor, Institute of Fine Arts, Head of the Gravure Printing Workshop

University assistant, 1995-1997 Anton Lehmden master school, from 1998 Gunter Damisch master school, setting up an “open studio"

Lecturer, Anton Lehmden Master School