Hamelink - Space Oddity
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Space Oddity is an original acrylic on canvas painting by Hamelink, 120 cm high by 165 cm wide, multicolour, hand-signed, created in 2026, in excellent condition, with a pop culture theme, sold directly from the artist and including a Certificate of Authenticity.
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This original painting is a bold and expressive tribute to the atmosphere of David Bowie’s iconic song Space Oddity. Three unusual, almost otherworldly figures stand together against an energetic background of bright yellow, pink, blue, orange, black, and white. Their exaggerated eyes, raw outlines, and deliberately imperfect forms give each character its own personality.
Hand-painted words and phrases are an important part of the composition. References such as “Space Oddity”, “rebel rebel rebel”, “David Bowie”, and the handwritten line “Take your protein pills and put your helmet on” connect the visual world of the painting with Bowie’s music, imagination, and unmistakable sense of individuality.
The combination of figures, typography, symbols, and intense blocks of color creates an artwork full of movement and controlled chaos. Inspired by neo-expressionism, outsider art, street art, and contemporary pop culture, the painting celebrates freedom, creativity, rebellion, and the courage to be different.
Entirely hand-painted with high-quality acrylic paint on canvas, this is a unique original artwork. No prints or reproductions of this painting exist.
Please note: The interior photos are for presentation purposes only. Due to differences in lighting, screen settings, and digital visualizations, the colors of the artwork may appear slightly different from the original painting. The proportions and scale shown in the interior images may also vary. Please always refer to the stated dimensions of the original artwork.
Details
Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
Hand-signed by the artist
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
No prints or reproductions
Carefully shipped rolled in a sturdy tube without a stretcher frame. This reduces shipping costs and minimizes the risk of damage during transport. After delivery, the canvas can easily be stretched by a professional framer or by yourself.
Space Oddity is a vibrant and expressive statement piece where music, color, typography, and imagination come together in a raw contemporary composition.
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 TranslateThis original painting is a bold and expressive tribute to the atmosphere of David Bowie’s iconic song Space Oddity. Three unusual, almost otherworldly figures stand together against an energetic background of bright yellow, pink, blue, orange, black, and white. Their exaggerated eyes, raw outlines, and deliberately imperfect forms give each character its own personality.
Hand-painted words and phrases are an important part of the composition. References such as “Space Oddity”, “rebel rebel rebel”, “David Bowie”, and the handwritten line “Take your protein pills and put your helmet on” connect the visual world of the painting with Bowie’s music, imagination, and unmistakable sense of individuality.
The combination of figures, typography, symbols, and intense blocks of color creates an artwork full of movement and controlled chaos. Inspired by neo-expressionism, outsider art, street art, and contemporary pop culture, the painting celebrates freedom, creativity, rebellion, and the courage to be different.
Entirely hand-painted with high-quality acrylic paint on canvas, this is a unique original artwork. No prints or reproductions of this painting exist.
Please note: The interior photos are for presentation purposes only. Due to differences in lighting, screen settings, and digital visualizations, the colors of the artwork may appear slightly different from the original painting. The proportions and scale shown in the interior images may also vary. Please always refer to the stated dimensions of the original artwork.
Details
Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
Hand-signed by the artist
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
No prints or reproductions
Carefully shipped rolled in a sturdy tube without a stretcher frame. This reduces shipping costs and minimizes the risk of damage during transport. After delivery, the canvas can easily be stretched by a professional framer or by yourself.
Space Oddity is a vibrant and expressive statement piece where music, color, typography, and imagination come together in a raw contemporary composition.
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
Space Oddity
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
120 cm
Width
165 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Modern
Period
2020+
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