Toresund 1957

In 1955, the church committee of Toresund purchased some very striking steel profile windows Folke made in his own studio and had shown at an exhibition in Hälsingborg that year called “H55”.

The windows show the symbols of the four Evangelists. John’s symbol is an eagle, for Luke an ox, his gospel begins with Zacharias’ sacrifice. The winged lion is the emblem of St Mark, the winged angel is the emblem of St. Matthew.

These four designs were incorporated into a full chancel window, with ‘The Tree of Life’, and all was finished for Advent 1955.

Folke was later commissioned to make a crucifix, a wonderful altar rail and a woven altar carpet during the restoration of this ancient church that dates back to the establishment of Christianity in Sweden. The church is at a place historically called “Thor’s Sound” in the heartland of the Swedish Vikings on the edge of Lake Mälaren, the third largest freshwater lake in Sweden.

Arched stained-glass window with blue and teal abstract fish motifs, human figures, and symbolic shapes illuminated against a dark interior. — Altar window, based on Viking legends. Glass and steel.

Close-up of stained-glass panel showing a stylized dark bird-like figure with bold blue accents against a bright white backlit background.

Stained-glass figure in dark purple and black, shown standing with stylized features and bright backlighting in pale blue and white tones.

Stained-glass panel showing a stylized dark creature with sharp features and abstract shapes, set against a pale backlit background.

Stained-glass panel featuring a stylized blue-and-white animal figure with abstract shapes and patterns set against a softly glowing background.

Decorative metal and wood cross composed of textured square panels with small colored stones, displayed indoors against a marble and dark green backdrop. — Silver, glass bead, birch wood crucifix.

Dark metal altar rail with vertical sculpted elements on a stone step inside a church, surrounded by wooden furniture and light-toned walls.

Church altar with green cloth, framed painting, brass chandelier, and tall stained-glass window illuminating the arched sanctuary interior.

Churches

Toresund 1957

Altar window, based on Viking legends. Glass and steel.

Silver, glass bead, birch wood crucifix.