Bart Hamelink - The Circus Monkeys Are in the House
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Original hand-painted acrylic work by Bart Hamelink, The Circus Monkeys Are in the House, 2026, signed, with a certificate of authenticity, 136 x 210 cm, multicolour modern pop culture imagery.
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A playful, chaotic, and expressive work full of colorful characters, symbolism, and humor. The text “The Circus Monkeys Are in the House” forms the heart of the painting and immediately conveys the feeling that everything is in motion — as if a colorful procession of strange figures is entering a space and taking it over completely.
The different characters seem to come from each a different world, but they exist together in one energetic composition full of lines, colors and spontaneous shapes. The work feels like a modern visual explosion where chaos, humor and humanity come together.
The combination of pink, red, blue and black creates a lively appearance, while the primitive figures and handwritten texts make the work raw, direct and intuitive. Despite the playful appearance, there is also an underlying layer in the painting: a reflection on the busyness, absurdity and over-stimulation of modern life.
A work that is not quiet — it talks, moves and draws attention.
Extra information:
Original, hand-painted work (no print)
Signed by the artist
Comes with a certificate of authenticity
The shown photos are mood impressions of how the work can hang
The work is shipped without a frame (rolled)
This lowers transport costs and reduces the chance of damage
Easily stretched locally by a framer
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 TranslateA playful, chaotic, and expressive work full of colorful characters, symbolism, and humor. The text “The Circus Monkeys Are in the House” forms the heart of the painting and immediately conveys the feeling that everything is in motion — as if a colorful procession of strange figures is entering a space and taking it over completely.
The different characters seem to come from each a different world, but they exist together in one energetic composition full of lines, colors and spontaneous shapes. The work feels like a modern visual explosion where chaos, humor and humanity come together.
The combination of pink, red, blue and black creates a lively appearance, while the primitive figures and handwritten texts make the work raw, direct and intuitive. Despite the playful appearance, there is also an underlying layer in the painting: a reflection on the busyness, absurdity and over-stimulation of modern life.
A work that is not quiet — it talks, moves and draws attention.
Extra information:
Original, hand-painted work (no print)
Signed by the artist
Comes with a certificate of authenticity
The shown photos are mood impressions of how the work can hang
The work is shipped without a frame (rolled)
This lowers transport costs and reduces the chance of damage
Easily stretched locally by a framer
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
Bart Hamelink
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
The Circus Monkeys Are in the House
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
136 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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