De Rotterdammer #31

"Wandelen met m’n plantje" by Paula Esteve

“On the cover, I’m walking along the Westersingel —a place you often find yourself in when you’re just getting to know the city. To mark the one-year anniversary of De Rotterdammer, I was invited to recreate the cover of Issue No. 1 in my own style. La grande musicienne is an early Cubist sculpture by Henri Laurens. She represents a woman playing a lyre, though the first time I saw it, I kept circling around it to understand it. I enjoy the strong, empowered feminine energy while she’s creating something harmonic with the instrument. Laurens made the original plaster in 1938; the bronze version, part of Rotterdam’s sculpture terrace, was cast in 1963.”

Paula Esteve

Paula Esteve is a creative designer and illustrator specializing in visual identities that blend both disciplines. Originally from Spain and currently based in Oud-Rotterdam, her work weaves together playful visuals, bursts of color and a sense of curiosity inspired by nature, community, and life’s small, unexpected joys. Since 2024, she has also facilitated creative workshops for children, expanding her practice into education and engagement.

IG: @studio.paulaesteve
Website: www.paulaesteve.com

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A3: Balance 350 g/m² paper, printed in Rotterdam.
50x70: High quality MC silk 250 g/m² paper, printed in Rotterdam.

Frame not included

Each artwork is printed on demand, orders can take up to one week to be ready.

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