Latsch-in 1976-1986 Statue

A peculiar name, wouldn’t you say? “Latsch-in 1976-1986”. Right here in Jacobipark, beside the Osterkirche Eilbek, stands the Latsch-in 1976-1986 statue. It’s a bronze sculpture by Theophil Steinbrenner, depicting three children mid-stride. The Latsch-in 1976-1986 statue isn’t just a whimsical portrayal of youthful energy. It commemorates a series of charity walks, or “Latsch-ins,” held between 1976 and 1986. These walks, the brainchild of then-church elder Peter Jordan, raised funds for the construction of the Ruckteschell-Heim, a nursing home. Notice the boy pointing. His gesture directs our gaze towards the very building these walks helped create. Theophil Steinbrenner, the artist behind the Latsch-in 1976-1986, led a fascinating life. Born in 1946, he initially pursued a career in sports and art education. He taught art until 1982 before embracing life as a freelance artist. Steinbrenner worked with various media, from painting and drawing to ceramics and sculpture. He even established a small art museum in an old defensive tower. Sadly, Steinbrenner passed away in 2018, leaving behind a rich legacy of public art. The Latsch-in 1976-1986 statue stands as a testament to his skill and the community spirit it embodies. So, next time you pass by the Latsch-in 1976-1986 statue, remember the children’s journey symbolizes a community’s journey to support those in need. It’s a reminder that even small steps, taken together, can achieve great things.