Anke Korthauer

I, Anke Korthauer, was born on the equinox day in September 1962 in Düsseldorf and grew up there. At 1.57 metres, it's hard to say I 'grew up.' Somehow, even as a child, I got on everyone's nerves, questioned things and didn't take everything for granted. I rebelled - or withdrew if I thought that was better. I often got into fights and sometimes wasn't particularly popular. I painted and drew from an early age, as soon as I could hold a pencil. Since I need my pictures to live and not sell...See more

I, Anke Korthauer, was born on the equinox day in September 1962 in Düsseldorf and grew up there. At 1.57 metres, it's hard to say I 'grew up.' Somehow, even as a child, I got on everyone's nerves, questioned things and didn't take everything for granted. I rebelled - or withdrew if I thought that was better. I often got into fights and sometimes wasn't particularly popular. I painted and drew from an early age, as soon as I could hold a pencil. Since I need my pictures to live and not sell them, I decided on a craft profession, which I carried out with enthusiasm until the industry's collapse as a master printer.As I have always loved exploring countries, I have travelled a lot. Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Caribbean, to name a few, are on the list alongside many European countries. But Ireland is my favourite. And every time I returned to Düsseldorf after a trip, the world there seemed narrower and more petty. I had and still feel that I can't be myself in that world.I visited Ireland for the first time in the summer of 1979, when Björn Borg beat John McEnroe in the Wimbledon final. How I admired McEnroe, the rebel on the noble tennis court! Since then, I vacationed here almost every year, cried my eyes out when I had to return home and just pined to live here. In 1997, I had a short guest appearance in Ireland for 10 months and then moved there for good in March 2005. Düsseldorf will always be my 'home, ' but today I feel 'at home' in Ireland. Even though the Irish are different following the Celtic Tiger - money spoils character - they are still as lovable and helpful as they ever were - once you have gained their trust. I love this country and feel right safe here.If you would like to learn more about my art and talents, please visit my website: ankekorthauer.com See less