Hamelink - Black Bird

04
days
19
hours
23
minutes
43
seconds
Current bid
€ 6
No reserve price
Giulia Resti
Expert
Gallery Estimate  € 1,500 - € 1,800
18 other people are watching this object
DE
€6
IT
€5

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 136909 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Hamelink's Black Bird is a 2026 original acrylic painting on canvas, 137 cm high by 165 cm wide, featuring a black bird on a warm beige background, signed by the artist, a one‑of‑a‑kind modern pop‑culture work sold directly by the artist with a certificate of authenticity.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Black Bird is a minimalist painting in which a simple bird has been reduced to powerful geometric shapes. With only a few lines and planes, a figure full of character emerges. The large eye gives the bird a curious and almost humorous look, causing the work to bring a smile at once.

The warm, light beige background forms a calm contrast with the deep-black bird. Through this simplicity, the composition has a timeless look that is both playful and elegant. The painting shows how little is needed to create a recognizable and expressive image.

With influences from neo-expressionism, minimalism, and outsider art, this work centers on the power of simplicity. The bird stands for freedom, curiosity, and imagination, while the clean forms leave room for one's own interpretation.

Additional information
Original hand-painted artwork
Acrylic paint on canvas
Neo-expressionist / minimalist style
Signed by the artist
Includes a certificate of authenticity
Unique work (one of a kind)
Photos serve solely as mood impressions
Shipping

To minimize the risk of transport damage and keep shipping costs as low as possible, the artwork is carefully rolled and shipped without a frame.

Ready to ship rolled, without a frame
Lower risk of transport damage
Lower international shipping costs
Easily stretchable locally by a professional framer
Closing

Black Bird is a quiet and powerful painting in which simplicity takes center stage. The minimalist design and the warm colors make it a timeless artwork that effortlessly fits in both modern and classical interiors.

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 Translate

Black Bird is a minimalist painting in which a simple bird has been reduced to powerful geometric shapes. With only a few lines and planes, a figure full of character emerges. The large eye gives the bird a curious and almost humorous look, causing the work to bring a smile at once.

The warm, light beige background forms a calm contrast with the deep-black bird. Through this simplicity, the composition has a timeless look that is both playful and elegant. The painting shows how little is needed to create a recognizable and expressive image.

With influences from neo-expressionism, minimalism, and outsider art, this work centers on the power of simplicity. The bird stands for freedom, curiosity, and imagination, while the clean forms leave room for one's own interpretation.

Additional information
Original hand-painted artwork
Acrylic paint on canvas
Neo-expressionist / minimalist style
Signed by the artist
Includes a certificate of authenticity
Unique work (one of a kind)
Photos serve solely as mood impressions
Shipping

To minimize the risk of transport damage and keep shipping costs as low as possible, the artwork is carefully rolled and shipped without a frame.

Ready to ship rolled, without a frame
Lower risk of transport damage
Lower international shipping costs
Easily stretchable locally by a professional framer
Closing

Black Bird is a quiet and powerful painting in which simplicity takes center stage. The minimalist design and the warm colors make it a timeless artwork that effortlessly fits in both modern and classical interiors.

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 Translate

Details

Artist
Hamelink
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Black Bird
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Black
Height
137 cm
Width
165 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
The NetherlandsVerified
851
Objects sold
100%
protop

Similar objects

For you in

Modern & Contemporary Art