Quest for Beauty: The Life and Art of William Schickel

Quest for Beauty: The Life and Art of William Schickel

2025
43m
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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Creo Arts
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

cincinnati art catholic catholicism art documentary liturgical architecture liturgical art catholic art catholic architecture

Quick Facts

Release Date February 13, 2025
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

William Schickel
William Schickel

Himself (archive)

Virginia Hutton
Virginia Hutton

Herself

Joe Schickel
Joe Schickel

Himself

Winfield Bevins
Winfield Bevins

Himself

Key Crew

David Whitaker
Director
Winfield Bevins
Executive Producer
John Schickel
Producer
Jane Winegardner
Producer
Joe Schickel
Producer
Susie Schickel
Producer