Hamelink - Almost the Same
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Holds a bachelor’s degree in art history and a master’s degree in arts and cultural management.
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Hamelink's Almost the Same is a 2026 original acrylic painting in modern style with a pop culture theme, 126 cm high by 215 cm wide, weighing 325 g, signed by the artist, produced in the Netherlands and sold directly by the artist; it is rolled, delivered without a frame, and comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
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In “Almost the Same,” Bart Hamelink plays with the idea of belonging and at the same time being different.
Four figures stand close together, almost identical in shape and appearance. They seem to be part of the same group, the same world, the same structure. But one figure subtly diverges—in form, gaze, and presence.
That small difference is what makes the work powerful. It’s about recognition and estrangement at the same time. About how you can stand among others and yet feel that you are just a little different. Not better, not worse—just different.
The soft pink background gives the work a calm, almost friendly atmosphere, but beneath that stillness lies a deeper layer. A feeling many people know but find hard to articulate.
As is often the case with Hamelink’s work, the power lies in simplicity. With minimal means, a universal feeling becomes visible: the tension between connection and individuality.
Note:
The shown images with frames are mood images and are intended to illustrate how the work might hang in an interior.
The artwork is delivered without a frame and without a stretch 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 “Almost the Same,” Bart Hamelink plays with the idea of belonging and at the same time being different.
Four figures stand close together, almost identical in shape and appearance. They seem to be part of the same group, the same world, the same structure. But one figure subtly diverges—in form, gaze, and presence.
That small difference is what makes the work powerful. It’s about recognition and estrangement at the same time. About how you can stand among others and yet feel that you are just a little different. Not better, not worse—just different.
The soft pink background gives the work a calm, almost friendly atmosphere, but beneath that stillness lies a deeper layer. A feeling many people know but find hard to articulate.
As is often the case with Hamelink’s work, the power lies in simplicity. With minimal means, a universal feeling becomes visible: the tension between connection and individuality.
Note:
The shown images with frames are mood images and are intended to illustrate how the work might hang in an interior.
The artwork is delivered without a frame and without a stretch 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
Almost the Same
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Pink, White
Height
126 cm
Width
215 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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