Early Life and Influences Born: Berlin, Germany (1913) Died: 1985 Named after Meretlein from Gottfried Keller's "Green Henry." Family moved to Delémont, Switzerland, due to her father’s military service during World War I. Exposure to art and artists at a young age in Switzerland. Inspired by her aunt, Ruth Wenger, and her modern lifestyle. Influenced by Modernism, Expressionism, Fauvism, and Cubism. Introduced to the writings of Carl Jung and began recording dreams, which became important sources for her art. The work of Paul Klee significantly influence…