Born in Switzerland, I studied Archaeology and Curating before launching a contemporary art publication. Now based in a remote Northumbrian village, I draw on a lifelong fascination with biology, ethnology and archaeology. Inspired by explorers like Charles Darwin, I collect spellbinding objects from woods, hills, beaches, and valleys to create intimate assemblages. My work explores our cultural origins and rekindles connection with the natural world. Blending observation and imagination, collage and painting, my practice hopes to evoke wonder through textured storytelling.
My work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in Switzerland and the UK.
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| Selected Exhibitions & Residencies | |
| 2025 | Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh |
| 2025 | 'INSPIRED', Nenthead Mines, Nenthead |
| 2025 | Leith School of Arts, Edinburgh |
| 2024 | Weissgrad Edition, Zurich |
| 2023 | Newcastle Arts Centre |
| 2023 | 'Wild Northumberland', Woodhorn Museum, Ashington |
| 2021 | 'When you have become quite wild' (solo show), ACA Gallery, Allenheads |
| 2020 | 'Das kleine Format #33', Villa Meier-Severini, Zollikon |
| 2019 | AONB Bowlees Visitor Centre, Bowlees |
| 2019 | Woodhorn Museum, Ashington |
| 2018 | Galerie 16b, Zurich |
| 2018 | Artist Residency at ACA Allenheads Contemporary Art, Northumberland, UK |
| 2017 | Live drawing with Andy Fischli and Peti Wiskemann, Kulturmarkt, Zurich |
| 2016 | 'Schau!Werk', Kulturmarkt, Zurich |
| 2016 | 'Through the Eyes of a Butterfly', Zurich |
| 2015 | Penthouse Gallery, Zurich |
| 2014 | 'Das kleine Format #29', Villa Meier-Severini, Zollikon |
| Selected Curatorial Projects | |
| 2012-2017 | Co-curating and publishing of Prisma, a monographic artists' publication |
| 2011 | 'Editions - Ready to Print' (group show), White Space, Zurich |
| Education | |
| 2024 / 2025 | Artist's Mentoring, Leith School of Arts |
| 2012 / 2014 | Etching Class, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) |
| 2011 | Art Class, Art School Wetzikon |
| 2010 – 2011 | CAS Curating, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) |
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Use of images only in consultation with originator.