Hamelink - Give Peace a Chance
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The artwork by Hamelink, titled “Give Peace a Chance”, is an original 2026 acrylic painting in neo-expressionist style, 142 cm high and 215 cm wide, weighing 325 g, depicting pop culture and produced in the Netherlands, signed, with a signed certificate of authenticity, sold directly by the artist, delivered rolled without a frame.
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Description from the seller
In this expressive work I show a group of figures standing side by side, each with their own gaze and character, but still clearly connected as a whole.
With this work I want to show that, despite all the craziness in the world, connection remains the most important to me. Whether with friends, family or people around you — being together, seeing each other and continuing to understand.
The text “All we are saying is give peace a chance” I deliberately added, because it exactly expresses what I feel. It’s a simple but powerful message that for me is about calm, acceptance and the continued search for connection, especially when everything feels unsettled.
The figures all look in different directions, as if each person has their own world and thoughts. Yet they stand together. I love that contrast — being different, but remaining connected.
The red background stands for the energy and tension that can dwell in the world and within ourselves. Against that, with these figures I’m trying to put something soft and human.
As is often the case in my work I work directly and raw, without smoothing everything out. I let it develop, with visible lines and sprayed edges, so that it remains honest.
The strength of this work for me lies in its simplicity: with minimal shapes and a clear message I tell a story that can be recognized by everyone — a reminder to keep seeking connection.
Note:
The shown images with frames are mood images and serve to illustrate how the work can be placed in an interior.
The artwork is delivered unframed and without a stretcher frame (rolled) for safe and affordable transport.
The work is carefully packaged and shipped, and comes 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 expressive work I show a group of figures standing side by side, each with their own gaze and character, but still clearly connected as a whole.
With this work I want to show that, despite all the craziness in the world, connection remains the most important to me. Whether with friends, family or people around you — being together, seeing each other and continuing to understand.
The text “All we are saying is give peace a chance” I deliberately added, because it exactly expresses what I feel. It’s a simple but powerful message that for me is about calm, acceptance and the continued search for connection, especially when everything feels unsettled.
The figures all look in different directions, as if each person has their own world and thoughts. Yet they stand together. I love that contrast — being different, but remaining connected.
The red background stands for the energy and tension that can dwell in the world and within ourselves. Against that, with these figures I’m trying to put something soft and human.
As is often the case in my work I work directly and raw, without smoothing everything out. I let it develop, with visible lines and sprayed edges, so that it remains honest.
The strength of this work for me lies in its simplicity: with minimal shapes and a clear message I tell a story that can be recognized by everyone — a reminder to keep seeking connection.
Note:
The shown images with frames are mood images and serve to illustrate how the work can be placed in an interior.
The artwork is delivered unframed and without a stretcher frame (rolled) for safe and affordable transport.
The work is carefully packaged and shipped, and comes 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
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Give Peace a Chance
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Red, White
Height
142 cm
Width
215 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
2020+
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