Bart Hamelink - Who Is Mean
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Bart Hamelink, Who Is Mean, an original hand-painted acrylic and airbrush artwork in a pop culture theme, 106 by 134 cm on canvas, created in 2026, signed and delivered directly by the artist, includes certificate of authenticity, no frame.
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Description from the seller
This work is about the relationship between humans and their own behavior.
You see a man with a dog on a leash. The dog seems aggressive and dangerous, but actually the painting shows that the dog is a mirror of the man. In the painting there are words like “Woef woef”, “Mean dog” and “Man man man”. The message is clear: often the problem lies not with the animal, but with the man.
The work is about control, responsibility, and how we can express our fears and frustrations. The dog stands as a symbol for our emotions and instincts. When we are out of balance, they become stronger and wilder.
The vivid colors and rough lines give the work energy and a street art vibe. It feels direct, honest, and recognizable. It is playful, but also confrontational.
Due to its size, this is a real eye-catcher in a modern, industrial, or creative interior. It brings color and a clear message to a space.
Details
Original hand-painted artwork.
Acrylic and marker on canvas
Unique work
Signed
Including certificate of authenticity.
Delivered without a steel frame (due to high transport costs and to reduce the risk of damage during shipping)
Atmospheric images are for illustration.
More work
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 TranslateThis work is about the relationship between humans and their own behavior.
You see a man with a dog on a leash. The dog seems aggressive and dangerous, but actually the painting shows that the dog is a mirror of the man. In the painting there are words like “Woef woef”, “Mean dog” and “Man man man”. The message is clear: often the problem lies not with the animal, but with the man.
The work is about control, responsibility, and how we can express our fears and frustrations. The dog stands as a symbol for our emotions and instincts. When we are out of balance, they become stronger and wilder.
The vivid colors and rough lines give the work energy and a street art vibe. It feels direct, honest, and recognizable. It is playful, but also confrontational.
Due to its size, this is a real eye-catcher in a modern, industrial, or creative interior. It brings color and a clear message to a space.
Details
Original hand-painted artwork.
Acrylic and marker on canvas
Unique work
Signed
Including certificate of authenticity.
Delivered without a steel frame (due to high transport costs and to reduce the risk of damage during shipping)
Atmospheric images are for illustration.
More work
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
Who Is Mean
Technique
Acrylic painting, Airbrush
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
106 cm
Width
134 cm
Weight
3 g
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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