WELL, to deepen painting techniques, Diego also explored painting with Safrie Effendi, an artist who deliberately teaches painting techniques to Diego and collaborates with their SAF-DIEGO Projects. Yet Diego really loved the new techniques being taught to him. As seen in this picture, Diego and Safrie Effendi were able to take a photo together on their collaborative painting.
Author: Diego Berel
POSED WITH THE FABULOUS TEAM
DIEGO Berel during his tight schedule of his painting exhibition in Cirebon, he still had time to visit Griya Karya Harapanku to entertain and share happiness with friends with special needs there. As seen here Diego posed together with Mrs. Irene, Founder of Griya Karya Harapanku, Cirebon and her fabulous team.
SHARING HAPPINESS
DURING schedule of his painting exhibition in Cirebon, Diego still had time to visit Griya Karya Harapanku to entertain and share happiness with friends with special needs there. This activity was facilitated by Yayasan Harapanku. As seen in the picture: Diego accompanied by Mr. Tommy Hermanses, Founder of MATALESOGE Special Needs Services sharing happiness together with friends of Griya Karya Harapanku.
SHARP COLOR STROKES
Sharp Color Strokes
DIEGO paints on two separate canvases with a size of 60 x 90 cm on each canvas with sharp strokes of color play in his abstract creation paintings using brightly colored acrylic paints painted with both sides up with green-yellow-brown-pink colors, a perfect color combination.
Acrylic on canvas
Size: 30 x 60 cm
Medio: January, 2023
POSED WITH DEPUTY MAYOR OF CIREBON
DIEGO Luister Berel has joined and exhibit his paintings and also as a testimonial speaker about his success in the world of painting at the Down Syndrome Day: Beauty In Imperfection event at CSB Mall Main Atrium, Cirebon, West Java, on March 31, 2023. Seen at the picture Diego posed together with Deputy Mayor of Cirebon, Dra. Hj Eti Herawati (left) and his mother at the opening ceremony.
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION
AS an expression of Diego’s gratitude to Mr. Chandra Lukita and Mrs. Irene, Founder of Yayasan Harapanku who invited Diego Luister Berel to be able to exhibit his paintings and as a testimonial speaker about his success in the world of painting at the Down Syndrome Day: Beauty In Imperfection event at CSB Mall Main Atrium, Cirebon, West Java, on March 31, 2023. Diego presented his painting as a souvenir to Mr. Chandra Lukita and Mrs. Irene at their residence.
DIEGO’S WORLD RECOGNITION
AFTER representing Indonesia appeared at the Asia Art Show exhibition in Kuala Lumpur from 17-20 September 2022. Diego continues to be invited to online art competition “Beautiful Moment” a chance to exhibit Diego’s artwork in Sydney, Australia in 5th January 2023. The 151 number of recognitions from the global art world is what gives Diego the confidence to always participate in these international competitions.
GIFT TO MR. EDUARD PANGKEREGO
DIEGO deliberately gave a special gift of acrylic on water coloring cartoon painting framed matt board with a size of 30 x 30 cm to bapak (Mr). Eduard R. Pangkerego, Chief Operating Officer of ARTOTEL Group as an expression of his gratitude for being given the opportunity to have a solo exhibition at ARTOTEL Thamrin Jakarta on September 14, 2022, and one of his paintings became the tote bag model of ARTOTEL Sanur, Bali and also is considered to be the special needs artist icon of ARTOTEL Group.
KARYA TANPA BATAS
PEREMPUAN Tangguh Foundation and SMESCO Indonesia initiated an annual program for people with disabilities titled ‘Karya Tanpa Batas’ to commemorate International Disability Day on 19-20 December 2022. Diego also joined the event at the SMESCO Indonesia Building by displaying a booth of various products of his work in this exhibition.
In addition, during the two-day event, there will also be various workshop classes specifically for people with disabilities to further support the goal of economic independence and the benefits of entrepreneurship.
ART COACHING CLASS
DIEGO joined with Safri Effendi in organizing an art coaching class for the children of American Embassy residents at the American Club Jakarta area, on February 19th, 2023. The class was held from 2pm to 4pm, and these all children were very enthusiastic to join the fun coaching class.