Young artist Isabel Lorenz inspires with church exhibition in Wismar!

Young artist Isabel Lorenz inspires with church exhibition in Wismar!

In the heart of Wismar, in the picturesque St. Nikolaikirche, the talented artist Isabel Lorenz is showing her works in a place of worship for the first time. Her exhibition runs until the end of October and offers access to her impressive images daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can see the depictions of the Apostle Paul, the Apostle Peter and the “Ecce Homo”, a copy of the important work by Anton Raphael Mengs. This presentation marks Isabel's third exhibition, having previously demonstrated her skills in the Gadebusch museum complex and the Wismar city archive in June 2024. As [nordkurier.de](https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/nordwestmecklenburg/kuenstlerin-stellen-erstmals-in-einer-kirche-aus-und-arbeit-an- ihr-groessten-werk-3985379) reports, the artist is only 21 years old and comes from the tranquil Botelsdorf near Gadebusch.

It is particularly exciting that Isabel is currently working on her largest work: a 2.75 square meter altarpiece for the Birkholz village church in the Barnim district. The plan is to present this impressive piece at Easter 2026. In doing so, Isabel is not only creating art, but also a lasting legacy in her community. Her artwork is heavily inspired by the Old Masters, and she has a particular fondness for religious and historical themes, particularly those relating to the Holy Roman Empire and the Habsburg Dynasty.

An exciting life motto and creative influences

Isabel Lorenz pursues an impressive life motto with her work: “Beauty will save the world”. Her paintings are characterized by the attention to detail and coloring that is familiar from the Old Masters of the 18th and 19th centuries. According to her own statements, she has spent the last three years intensively studying history and theology and studying the design principles of the old masters. As ndr.de points out, artists such as Caravaggio and Rubens exerted great influence on her own work, and she regularly copied their techniques.

It is also noteworthy that Isabel does not sell her work to private individuals; she sees church spaces and museums as the ideal places to present her art. Her desire for many people to see her work means that she is not concerned with the financial aspect out of conviction. At the same time, she set up an Instagram channel to make her art accessible to a wider audience. Her works can be admired there, in her own online art gallery and on site in Wismar.

Technical finesse and creative processes

As for the creative process, Isabel Lorenz produces in the evenings while listening to classical music. A painting can take up to four months to complete, reflecting the patience and passion she puts into each of her artworks. Her largest work to date, “The Immaculate Conception,” was created without a direct reference, which represents an exciting milestone in her artistic development. She is currently working on a representation of the theme of Mater Dolorosa. Orthodox icons and portraits, including one of Emperor Joseph II, are also part of their repertoire. As [skd.museum](https://gemaeldegalerie.skd.museum/ exhibitionen/gemaeldegalerie-alte-meister-und-skulpturensammlung-bis-1800/) notes, the engagement with the old masters is a main source of influence for many contemporary artists.

Isabel Lorenz shows us that art is not just creation, but also a deep immersion in history and emotions. Her ability to reinterpret ancient techniques and integrate her personal perspective with contemporary spirituality makes her a fascinating figure in today's art scene. It will therefore be interesting to see how her career will develop further.