German painter and graphic artist born in 1933 in Meißen. Apprenticeship as modeller at the state porcelain manufactory Meißen (1949-53). Studied at the Academy of Visual Arts (HGB) Leipzig (1953-58) under Emil Koch and Bernhard Heisig. Freelance in Leipzig, active as an exhibition designer and graphic artist for Agra-Markkleeberg (GDR agricultural exhibition). Co-founder in 1972 and director of Grafikbörse Leipzig (1976-82). Lecturer in the youth studio of the Lindenaumuseum Altenburg (1989-92). Teaching position at HGB Leipzig (1990). Received various honours, including the Art Prize of the City of Leipzig in 1981. Member of the VBK of the GDR. Exhibited in Leipzig, Altenburg, Leisnig, Vienna, Augsburg, Munich, Coburg, the Ven...