In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Loop of the Loom is proud to host an exhibit of works by SAORI artist and former student, Lorenzo DiAndrea. 

In 2005 when Lorenzo began weaving at Loop of Loom, aged 9, he found an artistic media that captured his love for movement, attention to detail and understanding of color and pattern. Lorenzo’s work centers on explorations of color and pattern. Over the years, Lorenzo’s weavings have included tapestries highlighting themes of clumped fibers and small textures, while consistently showcasing stripes. Lorenzo’s work reflects his innate ability to spread joy and generosity, while opening pathways for interconnection among people and places. He is able to use his skills and knowledge of weaving to nurture important relationships with family, friends and community. As you take in, and move with the color, pattern, texture of Lorenzo’s expressions, may you feel his invitation for reconnection that brings us “closer together.”

Closer Together highlights selected SAORI woven pieces created by Lorenzo between 2008 and 2022.

Opening Night: Thursday 7th April, 6.30pm - 8.30pm.

Lorenzo’s work has been featured in SAORI exhibitions, public spaces, Artsee Tours and at fundraising events throughout New Jersey. Young Audiences honored Lorenzo with the 2019 NJ Governor's Award in Arts Education. In the spring of 2019, Lorenzo was named as one of fifteen noteworthy emerging artists in the United States by the Kennedy Center, in Washington DC. In 2020 an interview with Lorenzo and selected work was published in Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture. Vol 1. Issue 2. Article 7.  In 2021 Rev. Michael Dreoge, from Wilson Memorial Church began wearing a tapestry created by Lorenzo as one of his stoles worn during worship. 

Born 1996, currently resides in New Jersey

For upcoming shows/events and more about Lorenzo, visit: lovelorenzo.art 

Instagram/Facebook @lovelorenzoart