Bart Hamelink - Silent Instinct
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Studied art history at Ecole du Louvre and specialised in contemporary art for over 25 years.
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Bart Hamelink's Silent Instinct is an original acrylic painting (135 x 215 cm) created in 2026, in a modern style with a pop culture theme, signed by the artist, delivered without a frame from the Netherlands, and accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity.
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Description from the seller
In Silent Instinct, Hamelink investigates the tension between strength and vulnerability. The animal figure looks simple and almost playful, but carries an underlying calm within — as if the animal does not need to move to be present. The work is about instinct, trust, and the quiet knowledge that connection does not always require words.
The form has deliberately been reduced to the essence: a powerful silhouette, minimal lines, and an understated composition. This gives the work an almost iconic appearance that radiates both calm and character. Typical of Hamelink's style is the balance between rawness and gentleness, which keeps the work approachable while still feeling layered.
Color & light
The base color of this piece is Titanium Buff Dark (see photo of the paint pot).
In the mood photos where the artwork is hung on the wall, the color may appear slightly warmer or darker due to lighting and surroundings.
In the photo where the work is lying flat on the ground, the color is the most true-to-life and clearly visible.
I
This original artwork is part of my ongoing series that centers on connection, equality, and humanity.
In my work I use simple, almost childlike figures to illustrate something larger: no matter how different we are, the need for contact and closeness is universal.
The artwork is shipped without a stretcher frame. This is a deliberate choice due to the high shipping costs and to minimize the risk of damage during transit.
The canvas can be easily restretched or framed after receipt to suit your preferences.
The work comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
The interior images are mood impressions to show how the artwork can be displayed in a room. The offered work is the original painting.
Artist: Bart Hamelink
Website: www.hamelinkart.nl
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 Silent Instinct, Hamelink investigates the tension between strength and vulnerability. The animal figure looks simple and almost playful, but carries an underlying calm within — as if the animal does not need to move to be present. The work is about instinct, trust, and the quiet knowledge that connection does not always require words.
The form has deliberately been reduced to the essence: a powerful silhouette, minimal lines, and an understated composition. This gives the work an almost iconic appearance that radiates both calm and character. Typical of Hamelink's style is the balance between rawness and gentleness, which keeps the work approachable while still feeling layered.
Color & light
The base color of this piece is Titanium Buff Dark (see photo of the paint pot).
In the mood photos where the artwork is hung on the wall, the color may appear slightly warmer or darker due to lighting and surroundings.
In the photo where the work is lying flat on the ground, the color is the most true-to-life and clearly visible.
I
This original artwork is part of my ongoing series that centers on connection, equality, and humanity.
In my work I use simple, almost childlike figures to illustrate something larger: no matter how different we are, the need for contact and closeness is universal.
The artwork is shipped without a stretcher frame. This is a deliberate choice due to the high shipping costs and to minimize the risk of damage during transit.
The canvas can be easily restretched or framed after receipt to suit your preferences.
The work comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
The interior images are mood impressions to show how the artwork can be displayed in a room. The offered work is the original painting.
Artist: Bart Hamelink
Website: www.hamelinkart.nl
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
Silent Instinct
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Black
Height
135 cm
Width
215 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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