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