Hamelink - Violet Cat
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Hamelink presents an original hand-signed acrylic painting titled Violet Cat (2026), a modern minimalist work in purple Caput Mortuum Violet on a beige background, measuring 130 cm by 210 cm, sold direct from the artist and shipped rolled with a certificate of authenticity included.
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Description from the seller
Violet Cat is a minimalist original painting featuring a bold geometric cat reduced to its purest form. The cat is painted using multiple layers of Caput Mortuum Violet (344), creating a rich, deep violet that appears almost black from a distance. On interior mock-up images this subtle violet tone may appear darker due to the lighting, but in reality the artwork reveals a beautiful dark purple depth.
The striking contrast between the warm off-white background and the layered violet figure creates a calm yet powerful composition. With only a few geometric shapes and expressive eyes, the cat radiates confidence, curiosity, and timeless simplicity.
Inspired by minimalism, neo-expressionism, and graphic design, Violet Cat celebrates the beauty of reducing a familiar subject to its essential forms. The carefully layered paint gives the surface depth and character, making the artwork reveal new nuances as the light changes throughout the day.
Additional Information
Original hand-painted artwork
Acrylic on canvas
Neo-expressionist / minimalist style
Signed by the artist
Includes certificate of authenticity
One-of-a-kind artwork
Interior mock-up images are for presentation purposes only
Shipping
To reduce the risk of transport damage and keep shipping costs as low as possible, the artwork is carefully shipped rolled without stretcher bars.
Shipped rolled, without stretcher bars
Reduced risk of transport damage
Lower international shipping costs
Easy to have stretched locally by a professional framer
Closing
Violet Cat is a contemporary artwork where simplicity, craftsmanship, and subtle color come together. Its layered Caput Mortuum Violet (344) tones create a sophisticated depth that transforms this minimalist cat into a bold and timeless statement piece for any modern interior.
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 TranslateViolet Cat is a minimalist original painting featuring a bold geometric cat reduced to its purest form. The cat is painted using multiple layers of Caput Mortuum Violet (344), creating a rich, deep violet that appears almost black from a distance. On interior mock-up images this subtle violet tone may appear darker due to the lighting, but in reality the artwork reveals a beautiful dark purple depth.
The striking contrast between the warm off-white background and the layered violet figure creates a calm yet powerful composition. With only a few geometric shapes and expressive eyes, the cat radiates confidence, curiosity, and timeless simplicity.
Inspired by minimalism, neo-expressionism, and graphic design, Violet Cat celebrates the beauty of reducing a familiar subject to its essential forms. The carefully layered paint gives the surface depth and character, making the artwork reveal new nuances as the light changes throughout the day.
Additional Information
Original hand-painted artwork
Acrylic on canvas
Neo-expressionist / minimalist style
Signed by the artist
Includes certificate of authenticity
One-of-a-kind artwork
Interior mock-up images are for presentation purposes only
Shipping
To reduce the risk of transport damage and keep shipping costs as low as possible, the artwork is carefully shipped rolled without stretcher bars.
Shipped rolled, without stretcher bars
Reduced risk of transport damage
Lower international shipping costs
Easy to have stretched locally by a professional framer
Closing
Violet Cat is a contemporary artwork where simplicity, craftsmanship, and subtle color come together. Its layered Caput Mortuum Violet (344) tones create a sophisticated depth that transforms this minimalist cat into a bold and timeless statement piece for any modern interior.
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
Violet Cat
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Purple
Height
130 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Modern
Period
2020+
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