In the Mirror at Kofferfabrik Fürth: Painting between Human, Animal, and Irony
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In the Mirror: When Animals Make Human Roles Visible
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the exhibition In the Mirror featuring paintings by Martina Kimmel will be opened at the Kofferfabrik Fürth. The vernissage combines contemporary art, an unusual exhibition atmosphere, and live music from Wende Punkt, the songwriter project of the Austrian musician Wendi Geissner.
Between Familiarity and Irritation
Martina Kimmel's visual worlds oscillate between human and animal, seriousness and irony, figure and experiment. Animals do not appear merely as nature studies but as mirrors of human roles and behaviors. This results in a painting that picks up familiar motifs while simultaneously shifting the perspective.
The contemplation of the works thrives on open spaces for interpretation. Bodies, postures, and animal presence interact in a visual language that transcends fixed stylistic boundaries. Kimmel's art combines figurative elements with abstraction and encaustic; reduced color worlds and striking structures give the paintings a concentrated, emotional impact.
An Aesthetic Experience in the Trunk Studio
The vernissage takes place in the new space of the Kofferfabrik located in the basement: the Trunk Studio. The special location shapes the exhibition atmosphere and places the paintings in an immediate, intimate setting. Between light, materiality, and spatial closeness, an art experience emerges that brings visitors close to the surface and inner tension of the works.
Martina Kimmel, born in 1960 in Nuremberg, lives and works in Wörnitz. Her contemporary painting revolves around humans, animals, memory, and society. The exhibition thus opens a quiet dialogue about identity, behavior, and the question of what a human counterpart reflects back in the image.
Painting Meets Live Music
Wende Punkt performs live at the vernissage. Wendi Geissner's music complements the visual level with an acoustic resonance and creates an open transition between the exhibition opening, encounter, and cultural participation. Thus, the aesthetic experience of the images connects with the immediate energy of a live performance.
Conclusion: An Evening for Curious Eyes
The vernissage In the Mirror promises a concentrated encounter with contemporary painting, unusual animal-human relationships, and an atmospheric presentation in the Trunk Studio. Art enthusiasts will experience an exhibition that irritates familiar perceptions, activates their own associations, and connects cultural education with music and personal encounter. Admission is free – a great occasion to discover Martina Kimmel's visual worlds live.
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