Hamelink - Take Your House
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Bart Hamelink’s original acrylic painting Take Your House, 129 cm by 215 cm, multicoloured, created in 2026 and signed, in excellent condition, depicting Pop culture, originating from the Netherlands, sold directly from the artist, delivered unframed and rolled, with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity from the artist.
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Description from the seller
In "Take Your House – Police State" Bart Hamelink presents a raw and confrontational image of power and control in modern society.
Central to the work is a house that is literally "taken away", surrounded by figures and texts such as "POLICE TAKE YOUR", "GO AWAY" and "BACK IN TIME POLICE". The occupants seem to have no control left — hands reach in, boundaries blur and safety becomes a threat.
The work feels playful due to the childish, almost naive style, but the underlying message is anything but light. It concerns loss of freedom, about systems that intervene in private life and about the vulnerability of the individual in the face of power.
The vivid colors and loose lines amplify the feeling of chaos and unrest. As if everything is happening at once and no one really understands what is going on — except that something is being taken away.
As is often the case in Hamelink's work, there is a strong tension between simplicity and content. The direct imagery makes the work accessible, while the themes linger and raise questions.
Note:
The displayed images with frames are mood visuals and serve to illustrate how the work can be displayed in an interior.
The artwork is delivered without a frame and without a stretcher (rolled) for safe and affordable transport.
The work is carefully packaged and shipped and is delivered 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 "Take Your House – Police State" Bart Hamelink presents a raw and confrontational image of power and control in modern society.
Central to the work is a house that is literally "taken away", surrounded by figures and texts such as "POLICE TAKE YOUR", "GO AWAY" and "BACK IN TIME POLICE". The occupants seem to have no control left — hands reach in, boundaries blur and safety becomes a threat.
The work feels playful due to the childish, almost naive style, but the underlying message is anything but light. It concerns loss of freedom, about systems that intervene in private life and about the vulnerability of the individual in the face of power.
The vivid colors and loose lines amplify the feeling of chaos and unrest. As if everything is happening at once and no one really understands what is going on — except that something is being taken away.
As is often the case in Hamelink's work, there is a strong tension between simplicity and content. The direct imagery makes the work accessible, while the themes linger and raise questions.
Note:
The displayed images with frames are mood visuals and serve to illustrate how the work can be displayed in an interior.
The artwork is delivered without a frame and without a stretcher (rolled) for safe and affordable transport.
The work is carefully packaged and shipped and is delivered 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
Take Your House
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
129 cm
Width
215 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
2020+
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