Bart Hamelink - Free Birds
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Bart Hamelink’s original acrylic painting Free Birds (2026) is a 127 cm by 165 cm neo-expressionist work in blue, red, beige, black and white, hand-signed, in excellent condition, delivered without a frame and including a certificate of authenticity.
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In this work, a figure points upward toward a group of simple, almost childlike birds. In a speech bubble, it reads: “Look the birds are free.”
The message is direct and mildly ironic: freedom is visible, but is often only pointed to—not taken.
The birds drift freely through the image, accompanied by playful words and symbols. They symbolize freedom, movement, and escape, while the figure itself stays firmly grounded. That contrast makes the work feel both light and sharp.
The colors are fresh and open, with a lot of space in the canvas. The work feels optimistic, but with a wink: freedom is already there — you only have to dare to look.
Typical Bart Hamelink: raw lines, humor, simplicity, and a message that sticks without having to spell it out.
Extra information
Unique original artwork
Hand-painted by Bart Hamelink
Acrylic paint on canvas
Include visible text in the work
Signed by the artist
Delivered without a steel frame (due to high transport costs and a lower risk of damage)
Including certificate of authenticity.
The images shown are stock photos.
More work and background of the artist
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 TranslateIn this work, a figure points upward toward a group of simple, almost childlike birds. In a speech bubble, it reads: “Look the birds are free.”
The message is direct and mildly ironic: freedom is visible, but is often only pointed to—not taken.
The birds drift freely through the image, accompanied by playful words and symbols. They symbolize freedom, movement, and escape, while the figure itself stays firmly grounded. That contrast makes the work feel both light and sharp.
The colors are fresh and open, with a lot of space in the canvas. The work feels optimistic, but with a wink: freedom is already there — you only have to dare to look.
Typical Bart Hamelink: raw lines, humor, simplicity, and a message that sticks without having to spell it out.
Extra information
Unique original artwork
Hand-painted by Bart Hamelink
Acrylic paint on canvas
Include visible text in the work
Signed by the artist
Delivered without a steel frame (due to high transport costs and a lower risk of damage)
Including certificate of authenticity.
The images shown are stock photos.
More work and background of the artist
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
Free Birds
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Black, Blue, Red, White
Height
127 cm
Width
165 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
2020+
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