Proceeds from ‘The Art of a Life’ to benefit the art park
At five-years-old, Dorothy Riester declared, “I’m going to be an artist!”
Ninety-three years later, Riester is not only an artist, she’s considered an inspiration by artists from all over — pioneer and trailblazer for the arts. She pushed limits that were seen as off-limits to women.
If she had an idea, she’d find a way to create it, working with sheets of metal and unwieldy welding equipment to create her large scale sculptures. Her creativity has known no bounds as it not only manifested itself in her art, but also in her vision as founder of the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, a 104-acre sculpture park in Cazenovia.
The lively and sometimes provocative life of Dorothy is now documented in her new book, “The Art of a Life, Dorothy Riester: A Memoir,” as told to Victoria Kennedy. This colorful 132-page book is filled with anecdotes and photographs illustrating Riester’s life, art work and legacy that is Stone Quarry Hill Art Park.
“The Art of a Life” can be purchased from the Art Park at sqhap.org or by calling 655-3196. The cost of the book is $25, plus shipping. Signed copies are available for $50. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to support the artists and work of Stone Quarry Hill Art Park.
