Artist Statement Deceleration - why it is so important to find a counterweight to everyday life “We live in a fast -moving time full of distraction, digitization and globalization. Countless people often only focus on their cell phones and feel rushed and externally determined by the constant up-to-date. For me, the focus is always on my counterpart. The concentration on his facial expressions and gestures allows me to be careful to build a relationship with man. Not many words have to be changed here, because the noticeable empathy is the most important thing. I succeed in a very delicate and trusting communication without even talking to each other. Our performance -orientedness needs deceleration. We all have to regain the necessary calm to be open to getting to know other people, customs and cultures. With my art, I process this return to the necessary mutual appreciation. I refer to the way out in the encounter with the different characters of the pictures shown. This ensures an intimate hugging exchange and strengthens all of us in the ability to tolerance and peace. ”