Bart Hamelink - Pure Instinct
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Bart Hamelink's original hand-painted acrylic on canvas titled Pure Instinct (2026), a 128 cm by 215 cm modern pop culture artwork in black and beige, signed and sold directly by the artist, includes a certificate of authenticity and is delivered without a stretcher frame.
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Description from the seller
This work is about our primal power. About the part of us that is pure, honest, and free.
You see a simple, almost primitive animal. It is not clear what exactly it is. That makes it powerful. It could be a dog, a wolf, or a fantasy creature. It symbolizes instinct, survival, and staying true to yourself.
The black form is calm but strong. The empty space around it gives silence. This gives the animal an almost spiritual appearance. The work is about trusting your feeling, even when your mind says something else.
The small human hand at the end of the body adds a sense of tension. It shows that the animal and the human are one. We all have a wild side that we often try to hide.
Because of its simplicity and minimalist character, this painting fits perfectly in a modern, Scandinavian, or industrial interior. It brings calm, strength, and character to a space.
Details
Original hand-painted artwork
Acrylic and marker on canvas
Unique work
Signed
Includes certificate of authenticity
Delivered without a stretcher frame (due to high shipping costs and less risk of damage during shipping)
Mood 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 our primal power. About the part of us that is pure, honest, and free.
You see a simple, almost primitive animal. It is not clear what exactly it is. That makes it powerful. It could be a dog, a wolf, or a fantasy creature. It symbolizes instinct, survival, and staying true to yourself.
The black form is calm but strong. The empty space around it gives silence. This gives the animal an almost spiritual appearance. The work is about trusting your feeling, even when your mind says something else.
The small human hand at the end of the body adds a sense of tension. It shows that the animal and the human are one. We all have a wild side that we often try to hide.
Because of its simplicity and minimalist character, this painting fits perfectly in a modern, Scandinavian, or industrial interior. It brings calm, strength, and character to a space.
Details
Original hand-painted artwork
Acrylic and marker on canvas
Unique work
Signed
Includes certificate of authenticity
Delivered without a stretcher frame (due to high shipping costs and less risk of damage during shipping)
Mood 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
Pure Instinct
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Black
Height
128 cm
Width
215 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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