Walter Loosli, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter Loosli

Swiss sculptor and stained-glass artist (1932-2015)

Date of Birth: 29-Jul-1932

Place of Birth: Sonvilier, canton of Bern, Switzerland

Date of Death: 29-Nov-2015

Profession: sculptor, stained-glass artist

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Walter Robert Loosli (29 July 1932 – 29 November 2015) was a Swiss sculptor, woodcut engraver and maker of stained and painted glass panels and windows.Loosli was born in La Chaux-d'Abel, a part of Sonvilier in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.
He trained first as a primary school teacher and therapist in Bern, but went on to further training in the School of Art (Kunstgewerbeschule) in Bern.
He learned drawing with Hans Schwarzenbach and Max von Mühlenen.
He also studied sculpture with Salvatore Meli in Rome. Since 1972 Loosli has worked as an independent artist.
His principal activity is the fitting-out and decoration of rooms, particularly churches. Loosli has lived since 1954 in the village of Köniz, where he also has a gallery.