CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 0h 43m · NR

Quest for Beauty: The Life and Art of William Schickel

Documentary

Quest for Beauty is a film documentary on the life and prolific art career of William Schickel who was a prominent 20th century Catholic artist. Schickel had a very prolific art career spanning sixty-plus years; he produced a large body of mostly commissioned work in painting, sculpture, stained glass, and architectural design. He is most well-known for his renovation of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, where he worked personally with Thomas Merton. His works can be found in numerous private collections and museums, including the Vatican Museum. The film explores his Quest for Beauty and the challenges he faced, and his vision for the Church and his heart for unity in the Body of Christ.

Directed byDavid Whitaker

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 43m
Language
EN
Released
February 13, 2025
Studios
Creo Arts

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring

William Schickel

Himself (archive)

Virginia Hutton

Herself

Joe Schickel

Himself

Winfield Bevins

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
David Whitaker
David Whitaker
Produced by
John Schickel
Jane Winegardner

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