Hamelink - Madness Lives Between Us
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Bart Hamelink's acrylic painting Madness Lives Between Us, 2026, original edition, measures 121 cm high by 215 cm wide and features black, white and grey in a Neo‑Expressionism style, sold directly from the artist, signed with a certificate of authenticity, delivered rolled without a frame.
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Description from the seller
In this layered and expressive work by Bart Hamelink, chaos and connection come together in a single image. Different figures and lines overlap each other, as if thoughts, systems, and emotions move through one another.
The work feels like a visual flow of consciousness — busy, raw and unfiltered. Texts, symbols, and figures seem to speak with each other, yet also in conflict. It reflects a world where everything happens at once, where we search for a sense of grounding, but sometimes lose each other in the noise.
At the same time, there is a deeper layer: despite the chaos, pressure, and confusion, we are never truly alone. The title refers to that tension — between distance and connection, between the individual and the collective.
The minimalist color palette in black and white intensifies the work’s impact. Uncluttered by distractions, the focus is entirely on line, form, and meaning. The raw, direct style gives the piece an honest and unpolished appearance.
The strength of this work lies in its simultaneity of complexity and simplicity: it is both overwhelming and unmistakably human.
Note:
The shown images with frames are mood images and are intended to illustrate how the work might look in an interior.
The artwork is delivered unframed and unstretched (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 layered and expressive work by Bart Hamelink, chaos and connection come together in a single image. Different figures and lines overlap each other, as if thoughts, systems, and emotions move through one another.
The work feels like a visual flow of consciousness — busy, raw and unfiltered. Texts, symbols, and figures seem to speak with each other, yet also in conflict. It reflects a world where everything happens at once, where we search for a sense of grounding, but sometimes lose each other in the noise.
At the same time, there is a deeper layer: despite the chaos, pressure, and confusion, we are never truly alone. The title refers to that tension — between distance and connection, between the individual and the collective.
The minimalist color palette in black and white intensifies the work’s impact. Uncluttered by distractions, the focus is entirely on line, form, and meaning. The raw, direct style gives the piece an honest and unpolished appearance.
The strength of this work lies in its simultaneity of complexity and simplicity: it is both overwhelming and unmistakably human.
Note:
The shown images with frames are mood images and are intended to illustrate how the work might look in an interior.
The artwork is delivered unframed and unstretched (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
Madness Lives Between Us
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Grey, White
Height
121 cm
Width
215 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
2020+
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