In front of Rotterdam Central Station, on the Stationsplein, you will find this almost four meter high bronze statue of a young woman titled 'Moments Contained' (2023) by the British artist Thomas J Price. The Droom en Daad Foundation donated the artwork to the city of Rotterdam.

More info from the internet:
Thomas J Price (London, 1981) is known for his large bronze sculptures of contemporary figures he calls 'everymen' and 'everywomen'. He wants to dismantle the power structures that maintain traditional sculpture and consciously chooses to create imaginary characters.
His sculptures are created by combining classical sculpture and new digital technology. Despite their scale, the images appear modest and instantly recognizable, inviting us to reflect on how we collectively occupy the space.
'Moments Contained' is about the feeling of being dismissed as 'the other'. Price: “I've placed my work in public space before and I love that it makes people aware of the things that have surrounded us for centuries, thousands of years – often images of powerful men. The scale of the work is there to challenge our current conceptions of outdoor art, who is allowed to be seen? Who should be represented?"

At first glance, the woman appears stoic, but the knuckle marks in her trouser pockets reveal that she's not actually as casual as she appears.
Price: “For me, there is a sense of self-control or emotion and psychological tension that can be expressed at any moment. It stands for the emotions and the recognition of them, even if the other person is not like you."

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Looking at the roof of Rotterdam Central Train Station from a different angle. Different lines than yesterday ( see first comment box).
Happy Sliders Sunday ;-))

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Looking at the roof of Rotterdam Central Train Station, so many lines ;-))

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~~Tymon de Laat is a visual artist and muralist working and living in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The port city bristles with life and creativity, informing his unique urban contemporary art, as he literally leaves his mark upon the city itself. However, it is not just his hometown that is an essential part of his work, as de Laat’s work is greatly influenced by his deep love and appreciation for Latin-American, and particularly Mexican culture.
After graduating from the Willem de Kooning Academy de Laat decided to travel to Latin America. It turned out to be a year-long journey living on a relatively sparse travel budget, this made him realise he didn’t actually need much funds to feel fulfilled. Rather, he found joy in his interaction with locals.
When he eventually came back to Rotterdam, he could do little else but pay tribute to Latin America, the part of the world that gave him so many insights about how he saw himself, the world at large, and the art wanted to create. De Laat started painting murals and canvases, often based on his own photographs of the people he met during his travels. He exaggerates the natural lines in their faces, and fills the spaces that appear between those swirling lines with swaths of vivid colour. The line work and colour palette he applies in that way, are a means of translating his memories of Latin America to visual imagery. The food, the architecture, the clothes, and particularly his respect for the culture of indigenous peoples; it’s all in there, as de Laat transitions it over to enliven drab Western concrete.~~~
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Artist: Tymon de Laat aka 'MeLikePainting'
Streetart Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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~~~Tymon de Laat alias “MeLikePainting” is an artist from the Netherlands. Tymon was born in 1979 and grew up in Delft and graduated from the Willem de Kooning Academy. His work can be found all over the world, especially on concrete and canvas in his hometown Rotterdam.

Tymon searches for contrast which manifests itself in a colourful and energetic form. His signature style portraiture can be originated to a travel instilled fascination that started in central and south America. His weapons of choice are acrylics, markers & spraycans. (Artist profile picture credits go to “medien malocher”).~~~
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Name: "Mister Meradi"
Artist: Tymon de Laat aka 'MeLikePainting'
Streetart Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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