By Joseph Dailey.
On Wednesday the 27th of May, the Embassy of Peru sponsored a special exhibition of the artist Titus Bovenberg’s collection entitled “Siete años Peruanos.” Held at the Gallery Patries Van Dorst, the exhibition consisted of artwork inspired by the artist’s time spent in Peru. However, this was no ordinary exhibition.
Initially only visiting Peru to catch a glimpse of the fabled pink river dolphins, Mr. Bovenberg’s trip became so much more. During his time spent in Peru, Mr. Bovenberg was inspired by the Peruvian people and sought to help them in any way he could. Not only adopting twelve Peruvian children, Mr. Bovenberg also managed to help set up a children’s aid project in the old Inca capital of Cusco, providing food, medical attention, and an education to five hundred children in the region. In order to sustain this venture, Mr. Bovenberg helped start two local hotels and four local restaurants.
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To provide further assistance to the people of Peru, Mr. Bovenberg also spoke of the Abrazos Foundation he founded, which works to alleviate some of the difficulties families with autistic children face, raising awareness and acceptance for the children in addition to helping them take part in a normal daily life. A third altruistic venture Mr. Bovenberg supports goes by the name of Amantani, which is a boarding school high in the mountains of the Andes providing room and board to local school children who previously had to walk up to six hours just to attend class.
Mr. Bovenberg’s art was vibrant and compelling, serving as an intriguing reflection of the rich culture and experiences he had whilst in Cusco, Peru.
Adventurous, talented, and altruistic, Mr. Bovenberg’s presentation and artwork were truly a sight to see, inspiring many who attended. At the conclusion of the presentation, he gave a special thanks to H.E. Mr. Carlos Andres Herrera Rodríguez, Ambassador of Peru, and his wife, Veronique Miclea, for sponsoring the event, as well as a special thanks to Patries van Dorst and her husband Carel Reisch for hosting the event in their gallery and house.
Mr. Bovenberg has pledged 10% of all profits to one of the three aforementioned charities. For questions, inquiries, or information regarding the purchase of one of the paintings, he can be reached at: titusbovenberg@gmail.com
