def printStatus(algorithName):
    """
    Decorator that wraps a function with print statements that indicate
    process status of the function.

    :param algorithName: String, the name used in the print statements.
    :return: Function, the wrapped function.
    """
    def decorator(func):
        def wrapper(*args):
            print(f">>> PRE-RENDERING {str.upper(algorithName)} IMAGES STARTING <<<")
            func(*args)
            print(f">>> PRE-RENDERING {str.upper(algorithName)}IMAGES COMPLETE <<<")
        return wrapper
    return decorator