'HIGH FLYER' BY VERA NEDERLOF SHINY NORTH ROTTERDAM

The painting will be painted on Saturday, March 19 at 15:00 PM High flyer festively unveiled in the decorative molding on the facade on Zaagmolenstraat (corner of Benthuizerstraat). The Rotterdam artist Vera Nederlof was commissioned by CBK Rotterdam/BKOR to make a painting of a boxer jumping rope, performed together with Anne Engelbarts.

With her colorful work, Nederlof gives fresh energy and she wants to "literally give the neighborhood a leap of faith." Various boxing and skipping demonstrations will be organized during the opening in collaboration with the nearby boxing school Huk-Tti (Zaagmolenstraat 212). Rudi Lubbers, the only Dutch boxer to fight against Muhammad Ali, and other guest speakers will be present. The music is provided by DJ MF Andrade† Free boxing clinics are offered in the boxing gym itself and other works by Nederlof can be seen, including the original work of the High flyer. A free drink is also offered to toast together.

VERA NEDERLOF

Vera Nederlof (Dordrecht, 1969) studied at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. She was an independent graphic designer, but wanted to put more freedom and creativity into her work. After twenty-five years of designing, she started drawing. She started drawing in the boxing school Huk-Tti in the Zaagmolenstraat, where she also boxed herself. She often paints 'boxers' and 'live boxing impressions' during boxing matches.

Find more information about the artist here.