- born December 1973, child of a working class family and foreigner

- graduated from high school in 1994

- various courses, practical training in cutting " Müller& Sohn", historical costume making, hurdy-gurdy making, making medieval clothing and headdresses.

- several years as temporary help at medieval markets 

- after successful journeyman's examination 2000 ladies' tailor in the trade

- Employed at the National Theatre in Mannheim until 2003, where I worked in various departments, including millinery, mask making and props. 

During this time I created my first mask.

- several publications in different international magazines 

- Collaborations / publications with music bands, film and series

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As the child of a migrant worker, I had to learn early on how "bad and evil" people can be. I was and i am different and you can feel that.

Constant teasing and bullying left their mark. The compensation was creative work, painting, sewing, handicrafts, crocheting.

I opened my first shop on Dawanda in 2008, but the early sudden death of my father did not go unnoticed, diagnosed as "Post Traumatic Stress and Depression", later came 3 herniated discs, with chronic pain.

I had to close the shop for health reasons.

Since 2016 I am now represented on Etsy, to start again from scratch cost me a lot of strength and courage. 

In 2020 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and was about to close my shop. With the help of my partner, I was able to continue working, he helped me energetically in every free minute and for that I am infinitely grateful. 

We live with our 2 cats in Kassel and you can look forward to seeing what else i will create.

To be able to live out my passion every day, to put a smile on other people's faces when they hold one of my masks in their hands, is a dream come true for me and I still can't believe that. I live for art, and cannot imagine a life without it. 

Thank you all, the customers, friends & fans for your support.