Site-Specific

Chronology of Public Works by Father Karl Stadler OSB (1921-2012)

 

1951

Engelberg OW, Mountain Chapel in the Schwand.

Paintings on the ceiling of the building extension. Biblical scenes of “The Angel in the Salvation” (Angel scenes from the Old and New Testaments) above the nave. “God’s Spirit Meets the Creation” above the small choir.

1954

Lucerne, Baptistery of St. Anthony’s Church.

Stained-glass windows: “Visions of Brother Klaus from Flüe” in the octagon. “Child” and “Demons” in the baptismal room.

1955

Wädenswilerberg ZH, St. Anna Chapel.

“The Treader of the Wine Press” in choir window (dalles de verre). Designed tabernacle (bronze) and eternal light (iron).

1955

Melchtal OW, former girls’ high school.

“The Lost Drachma,” mural in the dining room.

1957

Bütschwil SG, town church, baptistery.

“The Gifts of the Holy Spirit,” stained glass. “Christ and the Church,” bronze sculptures on the baptism column.

1960

Engelberg OW, Stiftsschule Engelberg

“Don Bosco,” painting in the students’ dining room.

1961

Maria-Rickenbach NW, convent church of the Benedictine nuns.

“Christ on the cross with Mary and Magdalene,” bronze sculptures. “The Miracle of the Manna and the Lord’s Supper” and “The Victims of Eliseo and The Miracle of Pentecost,” stained-glass windows.

1962

Engelberg OW, chapel of the monastery laundry house (now the High School for Sports).

“Presentation of Jesus in the Temple” or (“Light Mass”), mural, Bronze tabernacle. “The Heavenly Jerusalem,” stained glass windows.

1962

Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.

Eternal light and candle holders; «Josef» (painting); sculpture «Incarnation».

1963

Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.

Relief «Assumption» (Regina Coeli) in the living quarters of the nuns.

1964

Sarnen OW, Benedictine Convent St. Andreas.

“Women of the Old and New Covenant,” 24 biblical scenes in stained-glass in the cloister.

1965

Wikon LU. Benedictine Convent Marienburg.

“The Way of the Cross of the Lord,” stained-glass windows in the choir of nuns. “Jacob’s Ladder” in the chancel.

1965

Engelberg OW, St Joseph’s House.

“St. Joseph,” stained-glass window in the chapel.

1965

Riehen BS, Home of the Deaconesses.

“The Feast at Abraham and Sara’s,” painting in the dining room.

1965

Triengen LU, Kindergarten.

Stained glass windows.

1966

Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.

Relief «Flight to Egypt» above the convent entrance.

1966

Wurmsbach SG, Cistercian convent church.

“Mary’s Ascension into Heaven” and “Angels,” stained-glass windows in the chancel (removed during renovations).

1967

Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.

Cross in the guest dining room and Christmas crib.

1967

Engelberg OW, Äschi school.

“Bread” (or “The Corn Gleaner Ruth”), mural in the dining room.

1968

Wattwil SG, Catholic church.

“Angels,” stained-glass windows.

1969

Bremgarten AG, Städtisches Seniorenzentrum.

Design of House Chapel.

1971

Engelberg OW, Benedictine Abbey.

Paintings on the third floor of the guest wing (viewable on guided tours of the abbey).

1971

Grafenort OW, Chapel of the Holy Cross.

“Suffering, Death and Resurrection of the Lord,” stained glass windows.

1973

Aesch BL, Catholic church.

Design of the altar area.

1973

Franciscan Church, Lucerne.

Stained-glass windows in the side chapel.

1974

Maria-Rickenbach NW, convent of the Benedictine nuns.

Stained-glass windows in the stairwell of the new wing of the convent of biblical motifs and “The Elements”.

1974

Engelberg OW, cemetery.

“Angel of the Resurrection,” gravestone (removed).

1976

Fischingen TG, Home Kilberg.

“Fish Pond, Forest Animals, Hermit Idda, Celestial Bodies,” paintings in the staircase (covered during renovations).

1978

Mariastein SO, Benedictine Abbey.

“Presentation of the Lord,” painting in the reading room.

1978

Bütschwil SG, Solino (regional retirement and nursing home).

“Moses Before the Burning Bush” and “Light Mass,” murals in the chapel. Stained-glass windows of plant motifs.

1979

Stans NW, Catholic rectory.

“Brother Klaus in the Ranft,” painting (acrylic) in the meeting room.

1979

Vitrail-Romont FR, Swiss Museum of Vitrail-Romont at the Castle.

“St. Benedict Meets St. Scholastica,” stained glass.

1979-80

Engelberg OW, indoor pool of the Stiftsschule.

“The Experience of the Sea,” murals in collaboration with José de Nève (mythological, historical and fantastical themes).

1980

Engelberg OW, Benedictine Abbey.

“Benedict and Scholastica,” woodcut on the first floor of the guest wing (viewable on guided tours of the abbey).

1980

Mariastein SO, Benedictine Abbey.

“Benedict and Scholastica,” woodcut in a conference room.

1980

Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.

Talk cross and Easter candle holder (wrought iron).

1980

Bütschwil SG, Sport Center Breite.

“Flowers in the Hills,” mural in the indoor pool area. “Ball game,” mural in the lobby of the gym.

1981

Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.

 Stained glass windows vis à vis the altar.

1982

Zuoz GR, old village church of Santa Chatrigna.

Stained-glass in the Gothic choir “Francis” and “Brother Klaus”.

1984-85

Schwyz, prayer room of the Schwyz hospital.   

“JES. 12,3,” mural. “Birth – Suffering – Death – Resurrection,” murals depicting the biblical cycle (removed during renovations; stored at Engelberg Abbey).

1987

Engelberg OW, Erlenhaus chapel (retirement and nursing home).

“Flowers,” stained glass windows. Tabernacle and crucifix (iron and wood).

1987

Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.

Stained glass windows in the meditation room and the Acorn Chapel.

1987

Bruder-Klausen-Museum, Sachseln.

“Flames of Fire” – Visions of Bruder Klaus

1988

Ueberstorf FR, village church.

“Visitation” and “John, Caller in the Desert,” panel paintings.

1989

Steinhausen ZG, Mission House Maria Hilf.

Chapel design.

1989

Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.

Design of an internal chapel for the adoration of Holy Mary. Stained-glass windows and ceiling painting.

1990

Menzberg LU, Chapel of St. Theodul (St. Joder).

Murals and stained glass.

1990

Stans NW, Murmatt St.

“Jesus with the Cross in the Company of his Mother Mary,” roadside shrine.

1990

Rohren NW, Brother Claus rest stop.

“Pietà,” roadside shrine.

1990

Oberharmersbach, Black Forest (Germany), House Maria Peace (AIDS Hospice of the Franciscan nuns).

Chapel murals and design of tabernacle and eternal light.

1991

Menzberg LU, St. Wendelin field chapel at Gerislehn.

Painting.

1993

Maria-Rickenbach NW, Convent of the Benedictine nuns.

Br. Klaus painting in the large dining room.

1993

Engelberg OW, St. Josef’s House.

“Matthew 6,28” mural in hallway.

1993

Schwyz, outer wall of Schwyz hospital.

Mural with sundial in memory of Max Felchlin (d. 1992).

1994

Mariastein SO, Benedictine Abbey.

“St. Gertrude the Great,” in the guest house.

1996-97

Egg ZH, St. Anthony Pilgrimage Church.

“Ways of Life – Pilgrimage,” nave paintings in the transept of St. Anthony’s Sanctuary. “Trinity,” stained-glass windows behind the baptismal font.

1997

Maria-Rickenbach NW, crypt below the Benedictine convent church.

“Seven-Pain-Mother,” mural.

1997

Bergdietikon AG, Catholic Parish Center.

Stained-glass window.

2001

Fischingen TG, Home Kilberg.

“Elijah,” painting in the staircase.

2003

Engelberg OW, St. Josef’s House.

“Belief / Hope / Love,” paintings.

2014

Valley Museum Engelberg (14.12.2013 to 27.4.2014).

“The Beauty of Simplicity,” exhibition of black and white photography.