Ute was born in Erlangen, Germany in 1963 and has an Advanced Diploma in Ceramics Study. She has been involved in several solo and group exhibitions in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast since 2002. Her works have a unique quality and are best described in her own words: "The major source of inspiration and imagery for my work comes from nature. I am drawn to earthen materials, stony surfaces and a necessity for structure in an asymmetrical arrangement. To find a new composition, I seek references in the forces and influences that shape life and nature. Multiple experiences and the retracing of ones steps lead to unexpected discoveries and encounters. I am fascinated with conflict and the visible signs left behind. My mark making combined with the chosen material tells about places of transition, which present an opportunity for growth. Crisscrossing trails on imaginary maps, like aerial views to grasp the minds big picture, carry with them memories of places and occasions."
