Semana Santa festivities in Guatemala!

ewa boer Start Date: Nov 9, 2024 - End Date: Mar 8, 2025
  • Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

My Travel Story

by: ewa boer Start Date: Nov 9, 2024 - End Date: Mar 8, 2025
Dear Friends,
Thank you for taking the time to consider my campaign. I'm reaching out for support to help me embark on a transformative journey to Antigua, Guatemala, a place where art, spirituality, and nature come together in a truly magical way.

As an artist, I’ve faced a difficult year filled with personal and professional setbacks that have weighed heavily on my mental health. I’m at a point where I need to rekindle my inspiration and reconnect with the raw, authentic creativity that first led me to become an artist. The Semana Santa festival in Antigua is world-renowned for its powerful, vibrant processions and deeply moving traditions. Witnessing it firsthand would not only offer me new material and themes to explore but also allow me to engage with a culture rich in symbolism, history, and expression.

This experience in Guatemala will infuse my work with genuine inspiration that’s hard to capture from afar. By immersing myself in the sights, sounds, and stories of this place, I’ll be able to produce work that is heartfelt, meaningful, and culturally resonant. My goal is to create an entire series inspired by my journey, and I am determined to exhibit this work—whether that means collaborating with local galleries, holding pop-up exhibits, or even finding unique community spaces. Your support will not only help me make this trip but will also fuel my growth as an artist.




Why Guatemala?
Antigua, Guatemala has called to me for years because of its unique energy and cultural richness. From the breathtaking landscapes to the deep-rooted traditions of Semana Santa, this place embodies the kind of beauty and intensity that has the power to uplift and inspire. For me, this trip isn’t just about seeing something beautiful; it’s about healing, growing, and bringing a piece of that magic back into my own work.


Supporting this campaign is about more than funding a trip; it’s about helping me reclaim my voice as an artist. Your contribution will allow me to immerse myself in an environment that will nourish my creativity, so I can share that renewed sense of purpose through my art.

Thank you for considering being part of this journey with me.
 

 
 
 


 
 
  • Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala