Hamelink - Run Away Girl
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Artist Hamelink presents Run Away Girl, a 2026 original acrylic painting in Neo-Expressionism, measuring 122 cm by 215 cm, in excellent condition, signed and sold directly by the artist, delivered unframed and rolled with a signed certificate of authenticity.
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Description from the seller
In this work by Bart Hamelink, two figures face each other, connected yet clearly distant. One figure seems to seek contact, while the other withdraws.
As is often the case in Hamelink’s work, it is about connection, but also about what happens when that connection comes too close. The text “Run Away Girl” refers to the moment when love becomes too real and someone feels the urge to walk away.
The work touches a recognizable human theme: longing for connection, but also the fear that can accompany it. Wanting to be together, yet keeping a distance at the same time.
The combination of soft tones, red accents and rough lines gives the work both vulnerability and tension. The simplicity of the figures makes it direct and accessible, while the emotion remains clearly felt.
Note:
The displayed images with frame are mood photos / impressions of how the work can hang in an interior.
The artwork is delivered without a frame and without a stretcher (rolled) to keep transport safe and affordable.
The work is carefully packaged and shipped and is supplied with a signed certificate of authenticity from the artist Bart Hamelink.
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 work by Bart Hamelink, two figures face each other, connected yet clearly distant. One figure seems to seek contact, while the other withdraws.
As is often the case in Hamelink’s work, it is about connection, but also about what happens when that connection comes too close. The text “Run Away Girl” refers to the moment when love becomes too real and someone feels the urge to walk away.
The work touches a recognizable human theme: longing for connection, but also the fear that can accompany it. Wanting to be together, yet keeping a distance at the same time.
The combination of soft tones, red accents and rough lines gives the work both vulnerability and tension. The simplicity of the figures makes it direct and accessible, while the emotion remains clearly felt.
Note:
The displayed images with frame are mood photos / impressions of how the work can hang in an interior.
The artwork is delivered without a frame and without a stretcher (rolled) to keep transport safe and affordable.
The work is carefully packaged and shipped and is supplied with a signed certificate of authenticity from the artist Bart Hamelink.
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
Hamelink
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Run Away Girl
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
122 cm
Width
215 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
2020+
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