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.
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- Creo Arts
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William Schickel as Himself (archive)
Virginia Hutton as Herself
Joe Schickel as Himself
Winfield Bevins as Himself
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David Whitaker · Director
Liam Chesser · Cinematographer
John Schickel · Producer
Jane Winegardner · Producer
Winfield Bevins · Executive Producer
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