Born in 1951, long-time scientist biomedical sciences (retired 2017), writing poetry since 1971. Started to create assemblages / collages in 2013. Mostly by use of cast-away material. Call it recycling art. Abstract or surreal, sometimes with figurative elements. Inspired by Joseph Beuys, Dieter Roth, Juan Miro, Lucebert and many others. In addition photography. graphics, painting. Most posted at www.flickr.com and www.meurtant.exto.org