Hamelink - We Scroll the World
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Hamelink’s original acrylic painting We Scroll the World (2026), a Neo-Expressionist work in black, beige and white, measuring 129 cm high by 215 cm wide, signed and sold directly by the artist, shipped rolled without a frame with a signed certificate of authenticity.
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In this striking and layered work by Bart Hamelink, the viewer is taken into a world fully controlled by screens, stimuli, and constant distraction.
“We Scroll the World” shows how we as humans increasingly live via our phones and screens. Figures seem trapped in their own bubble, surrounded by words such as “HELP ME,” “PLEASE GOD GIVE ME,” and “TV.” These words amplify the sense of dependency, emptiness, and the longing for more — without true fulfillment arising.
The composition feels busy and almost overwhelming, as if everything happens at once. Just like in daily life where we endlessly scroll, without pausing to consider what we truly feel or need. The work thus poses a confrontational question: are we alive, or are we merely watching?
The black-and-white execution enhances the rawness and seriousness of the theme. The hand-drawn lines and texts give the work a direct, honest, and unfiltered appearance — as if it comes straight from the artist’s mind and feelings.
As is often the case in Hamelink’s work, the power lies in the combination of simplicity and meaning. With seemingly simple forms, it creates a sharp and current image of the modern human — searching, addicted to stimuli, and slowly alienated from oneself.
Note:
The shown images with frames are mood pictures and serve to illustrate how the work could hang in an interior.
The artwork is delivered framed without a frame and stretcher (rolled) for safe and affordable transport.
The artwork 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 striking and layered work by Bart Hamelink, the viewer is taken into a world fully controlled by screens, stimuli, and constant distraction.
“We Scroll the World” shows how we as humans increasingly live via our phones and screens. Figures seem trapped in their own bubble, surrounded by words such as “HELP ME,” “PLEASE GOD GIVE ME,” and “TV.” These words amplify the sense of dependency, emptiness, and the longing for more — without true fulfillment arising.
The composition feels busy and almost overwhelming, as if everything happens at once. Just like in daily life where we endlessly scroll, without pausing to consider what we truly feel or need. The work thus poses a confrontational question: are we alive, or are we merely watching?
The black-and-white execution enhances the rawness and seriousness of the theme. The hand-drawn lines and texts give the work a direct, honest, and unfiltered appearance — as if it comes straight from the artist’s mind and feelings.
As is often the case in Hamelink’s work, the power lies in the combination of simplicity and meaning. With seemingly simple forms, it creates a sharp and current image of the modern human — searching, addicted to stimuli, and slowly alienated from oneself.
Note:
The shown images with frames are mood pictures and serve to illustrate how the work could hang in an interior.
The artwork is delivered framed without a frame and stretcher (rolled) for safe and affordable transport.
The artwork 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
We Scroll the World
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Black, White
Height
129 cm
Width
215 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
2020+
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