1951 born in Cape Town, South Africa
lives and works in Munich, Germany
1971–72 studied goldsmithing and graphic design at the University of Stellenbosch (ZA)
1973–74 studied painting and sculpture at the Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town
1974–80 studied goldsmithing with Prof. Hermann Jünger at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Munich