Born 1949 in Halle/Saale, Germany

1967-1968	Studies at lliance Francaise, Paris
1970-1971	Studies in Photography at "Bayerische Staatslehranstalt Fuer Photographie" in Munich
1972-1975	Studies of Social Education at "Fachakademie fuer Sozialpaedagogik"in Augsburg
1976-1982	Teacher for mentally handicapped children in arts, music, sports and handicraft
1983-1985	Director of a Kindergarden in Augsburg
1986-1999	Photographer at "Fachhochschule Augsburg, Fachbereich Gestaltung"
1999-today	Freelance photographer, living in Pretoria

Other Work:

1985-1995

Lecturer for art courses for adults at "Volkshochschule Augsburg" Author of book: Creative Masks for Children

Exhibitions in Augburg, Germany:

1994	"Prag" : Impressions in Blue (Photography) - Augsburg
1996	"Two Faces of Africa: Egypt - Uganda" (Photography and Painting by Matthias Schlüter) - Augsburg
1996	"Welcome to Jordan" (Photography) - Augsburg
1997	"Lifetime" (Sculpture) - Augsburg
1999	"Zeitzeichen" (Sculptures)
1999	"Skin and Fabrics" (Photography and Fabric Design) - Augsburg

Exhibitions in Pretoria:

2001	"Experimental Nudes" (Photography) - Pretoria
2002	"Camellias" (Photography) - Pretoria
2003	"Tales of Autumn" Group exhibition - Tina Skukan Gallery Pretoria
2004	Group Exhibition - ArtCoza Gallery - Johannesburg
2004	“Joy” Group Exhibition “Rose Kiss” Oil Pastels – Tina Skukan Gallery Pretoria
2005	Member´s Exhibition – Art Association of Pretoria (“Blue Nude” – Photography)
2005	The Pinotage Restaurant – Pretoria (Photography and Paintings – group exhibition)
2006	SOLO Exhibition "Classic Nudes & Landscapes" Imaging Hub Fine Art Photographic Gallery - Pretoria
2007	Member´s Exhibition – Art Association of Pretoria (Mixed Media "African Melody” ) - Pretoria
2008	Member´s Exhibition – Art Association of Pretoria (Mixed Media "Embracement” ) - Pretoria
2008	"Portaits" and "Landscapes". Camio Framers - Pretoria