Dorothy Lorenze paints contemporary still life and interiors following the classical atelier methods of oil painting. Her representational paintings realistically and poetically render translucency, texture and atmosphere. She enjoys celebrating the simple forms of nostalgic and evocative subjects finds inspiration in surprising moments of unexpected color or patterns of reflection in familiar objects. A recent transplant to Andover, Dorothy and her husband moved from New York state just prior to the Covid pandemic and is happy to join the New England Art Community. Previously, her work was exhibited in solo shows as well as national and invitational art exhibits, including American Women Artists National juried exhibit at Steamboat Art Museum, the International Trompe L’oeil exhibit at John F. Peto Studio Museum, Ames Mansion Historic Site and Weir Farm National Historic Site. Six paintings of the interior of American Impressionist Julian Alden Weir’s Connecticut home, painted during her residency there, were purchased by Weir Farm National Historic Site. Since moving here she has won an Honorary Mention at the Guild of Boston Artists, Best in Show at Newburyport Art Association and awards from Rockport Art Association and Museum. Dorothy’s painting studies have included the Art Students League, New York Academy of Art and Purchase College. She feels especially privileged to have been mentored by Todd M. Casey of Grand Central Academy. Dorothy became a juried member of New York’s historic Salmagundi Club and is a Signature member of American Women Artists, Elected Member of Allied Artists of America and member of Oil Painters of America, as well as Hudson Valley Artists Association and Newburyport Art Association. www.dorothylorenze.com, dlorenze@me.com, Instagram: @dorothylorenzefineart FaceBook: Dorothy Lorenze Fine Art
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Títeres Kasper is a puppetry performance and design company owned and operated by Renate Berthold de Bustard, a recent immigrant to Andover, MA. The name “Títeres Kasper” translates from Spanish to “Kasper Puppets” and refers to the famous German court jester character, called “Kasperle.”The combined influence of Spanish and German in the company name is a direct reflection of Renate’s heritage. Born in Germany, Renate moved with her family to Venezuela when she was a small child. She received a formal education in fashion design Munich, followed by several years of hands-on training in New York City. Following her time in New York, Renate returned to South America, where she transitioned from design to textile production and from textile production to puppet-making and performance. When Renate immigrated to the United States in 2015, she brought Títeres Kasper with her, where she has continued her work to support the mission of her company—to inspire parents and children, teachers and students, to cherish and nurture not just the love for stories, but for storytelling as well.