BIO
I am a painter, somatic practitioner, and cognitive scientist interested in embodied cognition, neuromotor pedagogy, movement practices, and the somatic self.
Born in 1977 in Swabia, lived in Paris, Birmingham, Cairo, Tel Aviv, residing in Vienna. Studied painting at Art Academy Düsseldorf, received my arts diploma with Georg Herold and Jan Dibbets (master class in 2004). Collaboration since 2001 with Oswald Wiener, several publications (including Suhrkamp, catalogs). Studied cognitive science, doctoral thesis on an enactive theory of imagination, numerous publications, international conference talks and keynote lectures. Scientific research and seminars about somatic practices, body awareness, imagination, consciousness, and artificial intelligence. Certified Taichi and Feldenkrais ATM teacher, currently working on neuropathies (in particular, Parkinson’s).
My paintings are inspired by the sensation of space, movement, speed, physicality, connection between all living beings and life itself, and the materials ink and paper.