About
Manu, born and raised in Germany, came to Atlin for the first time in 2001, on her honeymoon while traveling around the world with her husband Sascha. Early 2007 they finally moved to the North for good. Since 1998 Manu has been working as a professional graphic- & web designer and lecturer for Visual Communication and Graphic-Design at Marquardt-Academy in Dortmund/Germany where she obtained her Masters Degree in visual arts and design.
Now, she’s working for Harper Street Publishing in Carcross, Yukon. Her work includes the design of several magazines: Yukon, North of Ordinary, ArtsNet Yukon, The Last Great Road Trip, plus two magazines in german language Abenteuer Alaska Yukon and Yukon, Kanadas wilder Norden.
In addition to graphic-design, photography became Manu’s favourite occupation.
Manu’s photographical work has been published in several photo-art-calenders and magazines (e.g. Yukon, North of Ordinary; Dogs in Canada; UpHere). It was also released by a number of book-publishers in Germany, the Netherlands and the US (e.g. Cover for Dean Koontz’ The Darkest Evening of the Year).
Her latest book-project comprises another of her passions: dogs. Manu’s work is featured in Gaby von Döllens photo-based book “Weisse Schweizer Schäferhunde” (White Swiss Shepherd Dogs) by german publisher Cadmos Verlag. Available in spring 2010.
You can also find Manu’s artwork in the Atlin Courthouse Gallery in Atlin, BC and the Coppermoon Gallery in Whitehorse, Yukon.