Bart Hamelink - Quiet Bond
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Description from the seller
Quiet Bond is a powerful and understated work within Contemporary Neo-Expressionism, featuring three figures placed side by side against a soft pink background. The composition appears simple but carries a deep emotional charge. The piece is about closeness, about being together without explanation, and about a connection that does not shout but remains.
The figures each look in a different direction. They do not touch, do not speak, but are unmistakably together. It is precisely in that silence that true connection arises. This tension — between distance and closeness — is characteristic of the work of Bart Hamelink.
The pink color here functions not as a decorative element, but as an emotional space. It softens the heavy black contours and gives the work a vulnerable, almost tender undertone. The rough lines, visible layers, and imperfections make the image honest and human.
The work is executed in acrylic paint on canvas, with a direct and intuitive painting style. The visible brushwork and unrefined character enhance the neo-expressionist nature of the painting.
Practical information
The work is delivered without a frame.
This was deliberately done to limit transportation costs and minimize the risk of damage.
The displayed photos are mood images showing how the work looks when stretched and framed on the wall.
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist.
About the artist
Bart Hamelink is a Dutch artist who works from emotion and necessity. His work revolves around what often remains unspoken: loss, connection, silence, and humanity. Through powerful images and a recognizable visual language, he invites viewers to feel rather than explain.
More work and background information can be found via:
Website: www.barthamelink.com
Instagram: @hamelink.art.bart
Seller's Story
Hamelink combines contemporary themes with influences from the past and often works in an energetic, expressive style. He draws inspiration from the tradition of artists such as Herman Brood, who was known for his raw, spontaneous approach, as well as Riek van Iersel, who sought a powerful emotional expression in his work.
Hamelink is best known for his paintings and drawings, in which he pushes the boundaries of traditional painting and tackles themes such as identity, culture and social issues. His work can be characterised by a direct, unpolished approach to the medium, which exudes a certain spontaneity and energy. Like Brood and Van Iersel, Hamelink plays with the tension between personal experience and the broader social context, often with a focus on contemporary society.
His style is often raw, unfiltered and full of expression, using powerful colours and dynamic shapes that enhance the urgency of his themes. Bart Hamelink seems to bridge the gap between traditional expressive movements and contemporary art with his work, while at the same time critically reflecting on modern times.
Translated by Google TranslateQuiet Bond is a powerful and understated work within Contemporary Neo-Expressionism, featuring three figures placed side by side against a soft pink background. The composition appears simple but carries a deep emotional charge. The piece is about closeness, about being together without explanation, and about a connection that does not shout but remains.
The figures each look in a different direction. They do not touch, do not speak, but are unmistakably together. It is precisely in that silence that true connection arises. This tension — between distance and closeness — is characteristic of the work of Bart Hamelink.
The pink color here functions not as a decorative element, but as an emotional space. It softens the heavy black contours and gives the work a vulnerable, almost tender undertone. The rough lines, visible layers, and imperfections make the image honest and human.
The work is executed in acrylic paint on canvas, with a direct and intuitive painting style. The visible brushwork and unrefined character enhance the neo-expressionist nature of the painting.
Practical information
The work is delivered without a frame.
This was deliberately done to limit transportation costs and minimize the risk of damage.
The displayed photos are mood images showing how the work looks when stretched and framed on the wall.
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist.
About the artist
Bart Hamelink is a Dutch artist who works from emotion and necessity. His work revolves around what often remains unspoken: loss, connection, silence, and humanity. Through powerful images and a recognizable visual language, he invites viewers to feel rather than explain.
More work and background information can be found via:
Website: www.barthamelink.com
Instagram: @hamelink.art.bart
Seller's Story
Hamelink combines contemporary themes with influences from the past and often works in an energetic, expressive style. He draws inspiration from the tradition of artists such as Herman Brood, who was known for his raw, spontaneous approach, as well as Riek van Iersel, who sought a powerful emotional expression in his work.
Hamelink is best known for his paintings and drawings, in which he pushes the boundaries of traditional painting and tackles themes such as identity, culture and social issues. His work can be characterised by a direct, unpolished approach to the medium, which exudes a certain spontaneity and energy. Like Brood and Van Iersel, Hamelink plays with the tension between personal experience and the broader social context, often with a focus on contemporary society.
His style is often raw, unfiltered and full of expression, using powerful colours and dynamic shapes that enhance the urgency of his themes. Bart Hamelink seems to bridge the gap between traditional expressive movements and contemporary art with his work, while at the same time critically reflecting on modern times.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Bart Hamelink
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Quiet Bond
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Pink, White
Height
116 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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