Hamelink - King's blue fish
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Original acrylic painting on canvas by Hamelink (2026), titled King’s Blue Fish, hand-signed with Certificate of Authenticity, measuring 116 cm by 165 cm, in King’s Blue on beige, shipped rolled without a stretcher.
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This original painting presents a fish reduced to bold geometric shapes and simple, expressive lines. The open mouth, oversized circular eye, three upright fins, strong body, and angular tail give the figure a playful and distinctive personality.
The fish is painted in King’s Blue (Amsterdam Acrylic, color 517), a strong and vivid blue that creates a beautiful contrast with the warm light beige background. The simplicity of the composition allows the blue to dominate the work, giving King’s Blue Fish a fresh, powerful, and contemporary appearance.
Inspired by minimalism, outsider art, and contemporary graphic expression, the painting demonstrates how a limited number of shapes and colors can create an instantly recognizable character. The deliberately simple execution leaves room for imagination and personal interpretation.
Entirely hand-painted with high-quality acrylic paint on canvas, this is a unique original artwork. No prints or reproductions of this painting exist.
Important note about the color: The fish is painted in King’s Blue (Amsterdam Acrylic, color 517). A photograph of the actual paint used for the artwork is included with the listing as a color reference. Due to camera lenses, lighting conditions, screen settings, and digital photography, the blue may appear slightly different in some photographs. The paint reference photo is included to give the most accurate possible indication of the actual color.
Please note: The interior photos are for presentation purposes only. Colors, proportions, and scale may appear slightly different due to lighting and digital visualization. Please always refer to the stated dimensions, photographs of the original artwork, and the included color reference.
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.
King’s Blue Fish is a bold and playful contemporary artwork in which simplicity, vivid color, and character come together.
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 presents a fish reduced to bold geometric shapes and simple, expressive lines. The open mouth, oversized circular eye, three upright fins, strong body, and angular tail give the figure a playful and distinctive personality.
The fish is painted in King’s Blue (Amsterdam Acrylic, color 517), a strong and vivid blue that creates a beautiful contrast with the warm light beige background. The simplicity of the composition allows the blue to dominate the work, giving King’s Blue Fish a fresh, powerful, and contemporary appearance.
Inspired by minimalism, outsider art, and contemporary graphic expression, the painting demonstrates how a limited number of shapes and colors can create an instantly recognizable character. The deliberately simple execution leaves room for imagination and personal interpretation.
Entirely hand-painted with high-quality acrylic paint on canvas, this is a unique original artwork. No prints or reproductions of this painting exist.
Important note about the color: The fish is painted in King’s Blue (Amsterdam Acrylic, color 517). A photograph of the actual paint used for the artwork is included with the listing as a color reference. Due to camera lenses, lighting conditions, screen settings, and digital photography, the blue may appear slightly different in some photographs. The paint reference photo is included to give the most accurate possible indication of the actual color.
Please note: The interior photos are for presentation purposes only. Colors, proportions, and scale may appear slightly different due to lighting and digital visualization. Please always refer to the stated dimensions, photographs of the original artwork, and the included color reference.
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.
King’s Blue Fish is a bold and playful contemporary artwork in which simplicity, vivid color, and character come together.
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
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Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
King's blue fish
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Blue
Height
116 cm
Width
165 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Modern
Period
2020+
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