Bart Hamelink - The Climb
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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 original 2026 acrylic painting The Climb, in black and white with a 142 cm by 165 cm format, signed and in excellent condition, rolled in a protective tube and sold directly by the artist, originating from the Netherlands.
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Description from the seller
In this powerful black-and-white work the artist Bart Hamelink brings together a group of rough, expressive figures in an energetic composition of lines, symbols and text.
The white lines on the deep black background give the work a graphic and almost primitive strength. The figures seem connected in a dynamic whole in which words, shapes and characters flow into one another.
Texts such as “I have climbed highest mountain” and “I have run through the fields only to be with you” refer to a feeling of quest, longing and human connection.
Hamelink's style is direct, spontaneous and unpolished. The lines seem drawn almost intuitively, giving the work a strong energy and authenticity. The combination of text, symbolism and figuration recalls influences from street art and outsider art.
This work immediately captures attention and has a powerful presence in an interior.
The painting is carefully packaged and delivered without a frame (rolled in a sturdy tube) to prevent transport damage.
The interior photos are mood impressions to give an idea of the scale and appearance of the work in a space.
More work by the artist can be seen at:
www.barthamelink.com
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 powerful black-and-white work the artist Bart Hamelink brings together a group of rough, expressive figures in an energetic composition of lines, symbols and text.
The white lines on the deep black background give the work a graphic and almost primitive strength. The figures seem connected in a dynamic whole in which words, shapes and characters flow into one another.
Texts such as “I have climbed highest mountain” and “I have run through the fields only to be with you” refer to a feeling of quest, longing and human connection.
Hamelink's style is direct, spontaneous and unpolished. The lines seem drawn almost intuitively, giving the work a strong energy and authenticity. The combination of text, symbolism and figuration recalls influences from street art and outsider art.
This work immediately captures attention and has a powerful presence in an interior.
The painting is carefully packaged and delivered without a frame (rolled in a sturdy tube) to prevent transport damage.
The interior photos are mood impressions to give an idea of the scale and appearance of the work in a space.
More work by the artist can be seen at:
www.barthamelink.com
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
The Climb
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, White
Height
142 cm
Width
165 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
2020+
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