Munich – October 30, 2026 -- A 3x2 meter triptych about birth, life and death on a farm was presented to about 80 guests at the Herrmannsdorfer bistro on Munich's Viktualienmarkt, with ham that had matured in the same room as the painting served alongside it.
Gischel witnessed birth and death in Glonn
Munich artist Rebecca Gischel spent several months on the project. In June she stayed at Herrmannsdorfer in Glonn and experienced birth and death at close range. The cycle she followed runs from piglets being born, through their lives in the woods, to their deaths and our food. She then painted the triptych. In September the work returned to Glonn for a first period of maturing.
Ham matured beside the painting
On Thursday, October 29, Gischel presented the work with managing director Karl Schweisfurth. The evening was staged as a ritual celebrating life. Guests tasted ham that had aged for several weeks in the same room as the painting. Matthieu Bordenave played saxophone, and Dr. Thomas Nesseler hosted.
Gischel says all existence depends on other existence. Her answer is awareness and unconditional appreciation for all life.
Art has shaped Herrmannsdorfer for 40 years
Herrmannsdorfer Landwerkstätten has had strong ties to art since it was founded 40 years ago. Founder Karl Ludwig Schweisfurth knew Joseph Beuys personally, and Beuys' ideas influenced how the company was designed.
The triptych will soon go on permanent display at the "Wirtshaus zum Schweinsbräu", also run by Herrmannsdorfer.