Oswald Kollreider: The Way of the Cross as a work of art of hope in Innsbruck

Oswald Kollreider: The Way of the Cross as a work of art of hope in Innsbruck

Georgskapelle, Innsbruck, Österreich - Oswald Kollreider's latest exhibition "Kreuzweg" was opened on March 5, 2025 in the Georg chapel of the old Innsbruck country house, just in time for Lent. The audiovisual installations can be seen until April 11th. This impressive compilation comprises 45 pencil drawings, which represent the motif of the crucified Jesus and were printed on a fast fasting cloth. In addition, these drawings are accompanied by text passages, which reinforces the connection between traditional art and modern media. The project is curated by Oswald L. Kollreider, the artist's nephew, and was officially opened by Landtag President Sonja Ledl-Rossmann, such as reports .

The exhibition is not only a review of Kollreider's long career, but also a profound examination of the topic of suffering. He described the words "It is accomplished" as a heading for many of his work, which reflects both the passion of Jesus and his own artistic work. The pencil drawings that were created between August 2013 and May 2014 are an impressive testimony of his creative phase, in which he continued to work, despite physical restrictions. It is striking that the representations not only embody a sacred character, but experience a deeper response through Kollreider's personal challenges, especially in the installations that are exhibited in the Georg chapel during Lent, such as Dolomitenstadt reports .

art and faith merge

The Georg chapel becomes a cultural place of encounter with these installations, in which art and faith come into a dialogical exchange. According to Ledl-Rossmann, the exhibition enables a translation of religious topics into modern formal language. Visitors are cordially invited to participate in tours and readings that are offered during the exhibition period. The works of art require a profound examination of the Passion of Christ and Kollreider's personal suffering, which makes the exhibition a special experience in Lent.