Josef Caminada
Josef Caminada (born August 23, 1937 in Zurich ; † June 20, 2012 ibid) was a Swiss goldsmith and iron sculptor , whose sacred works helped shape the design of Catholic churches in German-speaking Switzerland .
life and work
Growing up in Zurich, Josef Caminada completed an apprenticeship as a goldsmith and the Zurich School of Applied Arts between 1954 and 1958 . Later he trained in iron forging and welding technology. Initially he worked in various workshops in Zurich and Geneva, including Meinrad Burch-Korrodi in Zurich. He was also influenced by his contact with Kurt Aepli . In 1965 Josef Caminada founded his own atelier for jewelry and sacred design. From 1970 to 1991 he worked as a teacher and campaigned for the next generation of professionals. The collaboration with architect Walter Bosshart gave Josef Caminada for the first time the opportunity to design entire sacred spaces with his own elements. From 1971 he received major orders for the interior design of sacred spaces. In 1985 he received the prize of the city of Burgdorf at the international craft exhibition in the jewelry section .
Josef Caminada developed his sacred implements mainly from basic geometric shapes through two- and three-dimensional modifications. Color and shape contrasts create precious stones, wood and enamel . The work of Josef Caminada is characterized on the one hand by the joy of strict and clearly worked out forms and on the other hand by the "emotional design, in which material, colors and structures are decisive."
Censer
Open censer
Boat
Closed shuttle
Works in public space (selection)
- 1968: St. Laurentius Church , Winterthur-Wülflingen: Easter candlesticks and cross in the crypt
- 1968: Church of St. Martin, Seuzach: lecture cross
- 1970: Christ König Church , Kloten: interior design (together with Br. Xaver Ruckstuhl from Engelberg Abbey )
- 1973: St. Anton Church , Zurich-Hottingen: design of the crypt
- 1973: Church of the Holy Spirit , Zurich-Höngg: ciborium for glass tabernacle by Paul Stöckli
- 1977: Liebfrauenkirche Hinwil : redesign of the interior of the church with altar, ambo , baptismal font, tabernacle and wall cross (enamel work by Berger Bergersen, carpentry work by Primo Lorenzetti)
- 1980: Church of St. Peter and Paul , Zurich-Aussersihl: design of the chancel of the St. Anna chapel with altar, tabernacle and lecture cross
- 1981: Church of Our Lady , Zurich: tabernacle and ambo in the crypt, 1988 censer
- 1982: St. Annakirche , Opfikon-Glattbrugg ZH, design of the chapel
- 1990: Church of St. Antonius Wallisellen : design of the chancel with priestly chairs, candlesticks, eternal light, tabernacle, lecture cross, ambo, Easter candlestick and chalice
- 1991: Church of St. Judas Thaddäus , Eglisau: redesign of the chancel with ambo, lecture cross as well as tabernacle and liturgical implements
- 1994 Stainless steel sculpture for the administration, research and training building RMO in Schwerzenbach .
- 1994: Church of the Resurrection Maria Magdalena , Rafz: liturgical implements
- 2003: Cistercian convent Mariazell-Wurmsbach : redesign of the interior of the convent church
- 2003: Church of the Heart of Jesus , Zurich-Oerlikon: redesign of the chancel with altar, ambo and baptismal font, also lecture cross and liturgical implements
- 2007: Church of Maria Frieden , Dübendorf: Concept of the crypt with altar, ambo and tabernacle, ciborium, chalice, host bowls
- 2008: Dreikönigen Church , Zurich-Enge: tabernacle in the crypt
- 2009: Church of All Saints , Zurich-Neuaffoltern: ambo in the church, tabernacle and Easter candlestick in the crypt
- 2011: Zurich-Witikon, Vinzenzheim: prayer and meeting room, interior design and production of altar, tabernacle, chalice, wall cross
Exhibitions (selection)
- 1978: Schweizer Schmuck 78, Schweizer Heimatwerk, Zurich
- 1979 H. Meyer Gallery, Lausanne
- 1979 Sonnenhof Gallery in Rapperswil
- 1981 16 Artisans Bijoutiers de Genève et Zurich, UBS UBS
- 1981 Höchhuus Gallery, Küsnacht ZH
- 1983 Atrum Gallery, Basel
- 1983 Gallery in the courtyard, Rüschlikon ZH
- 1984 Michèle Zeller Gallery, Bern
- 1984 Schmuck 84, Schweizer Heimatwerk, Zurich
- 1984 Arts and Crafts Switzerland, Kornhaus, Bern
- 1985 Commercio Gallery, Zurich
- 1985 Bijou Frontal, Gewerbemuseum Basel
- 1985 International handicraft exhibition, Burgdorf
- 1985 Galerie Michèle Zeller, Bern
- 1986 Lorraine 7 Gallery, Burgdorf
- 1986 Four Swiss jewelry artists in Edition Kunstkreis, Ex Libris
- 1987 Bijoux Suisse, Center Culturel Suisse, Paris
- 1988 Giacometti Gallery, Chur
- 1989 Rehalp Basler and Hofmann cafeteria, Zurich
- 1991 Grüningen Gallery
- 1992 Rotacher Gallery, Wallisellen ZH
- 1998 Zaunschirm Gallery, Zollikon ZH
literature
- Herbert Gröger: goldsmith and enamelur. , in: Schweizer Heimatwerk. Issue No. 3, year 1978.
- Josef Caminada: Thoughts on interior design. , in: Festschrift for the inauguration of the converted Liebfrauenkirche Hinwil. Hinwil 1978.
- Christa Mosele-Isler: Josef Caminada: Wacky, unusual and convincing. , in: Mirjam. Christian magazine for women. Issue No. 1, year 1982.
- Suzanne Kappeler: Josef Caminada. , in: gold and silver, watches and jewelry. Issue No. 12, year 1984.
- Article Josef Caminada. , in: Mengis and Ziehr (eds.): Schweizer Lexikon ,. Horw and Luzern, 1991.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Article about Josef Caminada in: trade journal gold and silver, watches and jewelry. Issue No. 12, year 1984.
- ↑ a b c Mengis and Ziehr (eds.): Swiss Lexicon. P. 811
- ↑ a b Wilfrid Spinner: Josef Caminada. , in: Exhibition catalog of Galerie Michèle Zeller. Bern 1984.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Caminada, Josef |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss goldsmith and iron sculptor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 23, 1937 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Zurich |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 20, 2012 |
| Place of death | Zurich |