27:I[804766,["/_next/static/chunks/0ov_~1z8ulagc.js","/_next/static/chunks/0xb88zedbxqn4.js","/_next/static/chunks/0trqofec9lz18.js","/_next/static/chunks/05ir2~3-a8qlf.js","/_next/static/chunks/12ivd0tc1.1on.js","/_next/static/chunks/091o11~6w9v-0.js","/_next/static/chunks/13hun948hb15q.js","/_next/static/chunks/0h1m9adma8c6c.js","/_next/static/chunks/0h~l_9wpm~or..js","/_next/static/chunks/0i.l9589uvx0j.js","/_next/static/chunks/12er6-qzfz.of.js","/_next/static/chunks/0_dq6twswbd1j.js","/_next/static/chunks/0tal0raqe4a79.js","/_next/static/chunks/00ueud1k81fwc.js","/_next/static/chunks/0me3w0cw1~hs_.js"],"TagActions"] 28:I[231464,["/_next/static/chunks/0ov_~1z8ulagc.js","/_next/static/chunks/0xb88zedbxqn4.js","/_next/static/chunks/0trqofec9lz18.js","/_next/static/chunks/05ir2~3-a8qlf.js","/_next/static/chunks/12ivd0tc1.1on.js","/_next/static/chunks/091o11~6w9v-0.js","/_next/static/chunks/13hun948hb15q.js","/_next/static/chunks/0h1m9adma8c6c.js","/_next/static/chunks/0h~l_9wpm~or..js","/_next/static/chunks/0i.l9589uvx0j.js","/_next/static/chunks/12er6-qzfz.of.js","/_next/static/chunks/0_dq6twswbd1j.js","/_next/static/chunks/0tal0raqe4a79.js","/_next/static/chunks/00ueud1k81fwc.js","/_next/static/chunks/0me3w0cw1~hs_.js"],"default"] 29:T451,

This is the artists first ever mural, normally she works on regular canvas sized art. She hired experienced muralist Ivonne van den Nieuwendijk to guide her through this process.

Interesting fact: the building this mural is on, is exactly on the border of the area affected by the bombing of Rotterdam on May 14th of 1940. It used to be in the middle of a row of houses, but the houses in the spot where now the park and playground are, were destroyed by the fires that erupted as a result of the nazi bombing.

=====

Dit is de eerst muurschildering ooit van deze artiest, normaal werkt ze op normaal canvas formaat. Ze huurde de ervaren muralist Ivonne van den Nieuwendijk in om haar te begeleiden in dit proces.

Interessant feit: het gebouw waar deze muurschildering op staat, staat precies op de grens van het gebied dat verwoest is bij het bombardement op Rotterdam van 14 mei 1940. Het stond voor die tijd in een rij huizen, maar de huizen op de plek waar nu het park en de speelplaats zijn zijn verwoest door de branden die uitbraken na het bombardement door de nazi's.

2a:T4b3,

This mural is inspired by the quote of Menander: "Character is the destiny of man." The artwork explores the idea that our choices, values, and character shape the course of our lives.

At the center stands a figure surrounded by theatrical masks, symbols of the many roles people play throughout life. Sometimes we reveal our true selves; at other times we hide behind a mask. The composition reflects the tension between identity and appearance, authenticity and performance.

The masks themselves have their roots in ancient theater. The smiling mask represents comedy, while the sorrowful mask represents tragedy-together symbolizing the full spectrum of human experience.

About Menander Menander (c. 342-291 BC) was an ancient Greek playwright and one of the leading figures of New Comedy. His works focused on everyday life, human relationships, and the complexities of character-making his insights into human nature as relevant today as they were over two thousand years ago.

This artwork is part of the Quotes Route in Rotterdam Lombardijen, a public art project that brings inspiring words from poets, thinkers and writers to the heart of the neighborhood.

Marco Rook

Artworks