Bart Hamelink - Held in Red
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Description from the seller
Held in Red is an intense and powerful work within Contemporary Neo-Expressionism, featuring three figures placed close together against a deep red background. The color red dominates the image and symbolizes emotion, tension, proximity, and inner strength. The work is about a connection that endures, even when emotions run high.
The figures each look in their own direction. They seem to stand apart, yet together form a whole. This contrast — individuals with a shared presence — is a recurring theme in Bart Hamelink's work. The painting shows how people can hold on to each other without understanding, and how proximity can sometimes be quieter than words.
The red background enhances the emotional intensity of the work. While red is often associated with danger or conflict, here it functions as a symbol of life and connection. The heavy black lines and simplified forms give the figures a raw, honest appearance that is characteristic of Hamelinks' neo-expressionist style.
The work is executed in acrylic paint on canvas, with visible layers, spontaneous lines, and deliberate imperfections. Nothing is smoothed out — everything remains palpable.
Style & themes
Practical information
The artwork is delivered without a stretcher frame.
This is a deliberate decision to prevent transport damage and to offer flexibility in framing.
The images shown are atmosphere photos, intended to show how the work looks when it is stretched and framed on the wall.
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist.
More work and background information.
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 TranslateHeld in Red is an intense and powerful work within Contemporary Neo-Expressionism, featuring three figures placed close together against a deep red background. The color red dominates the image and symbolizes emotion, tension, proximity, and inner strength. The work is about a connection that endures, even when emotions run high.
The figures each look in their own direction. They seem to stand apart, yet together form a whole. This contrast — individuals with a shared presence — is a recurring theme in Bart Hamelink's work. The painting shows how people can hold on to each other without understanding, and how proximity can sometimes be quieter than words.
The red background enhances the emotional intensity of the work. While red is often associated with danger or conflict, here it functions as a symbol of life and connection. The heavy black lines and simplified forms give the figures a raw, honest appearance that is characteristic of Hamelinks' neo-expressionist style.
The work is executed in acrylic paint on canvas, with visible layers, spontaneous lines, and deliberate imperfections. Nothing is smoothed out — everything remains palpable.
Style & themes
Practical information
The artwork is delivered without a stretcher frame.
This is a deliberate decision to prevent transport damage and to offer flexibility in framing.
The images shown are atmosphere photos, intended to show how the work looks when it is stretched and framed on the wall.
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist.
More work and background information.
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.
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Artist
Bart Hamelink
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Held in Red
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Red, White
Height
114 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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