Philip Taaffe develops a vocabulary that draws on historical pictorial traditions, ornaments, and forms from nature. On his travels to all corners of the globe, to rainforests, archaeological sites, and modern museums, he collects forms for his extensive archive, which serves as the starting point for his artistic work.

In the space, the motifs unfold a mystical power, creating a kind of refuge, a shrine, a sanctuary for Lucerne. The title also refers to this: the city of Lucerne, which is strongly associated with Catholicism in Central Switzerland, but also with the sublime landscape, is Taaffe's inspiration. The artist conceived the installation for the group exhibition “Lebenszeichen” (Signs of Life) in 2010 at the Kunstmuseum Luzern. Thanks to the Landis & Gyr Foundation, the work was added to the Kunstmuseum Luzern's collection after the exhibition and will be on display again in 2026 in the collection presentation “1 Raum, 1 Werk” (1 Room, 1 Work).