Hamelink - Straight Across from Each Other
05
days
04
hours
02
minutes
32
seconds
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 139877 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Hamelink’s original acrylic on canvas Straight Across from Each Other (2026) is a 122 cm by 210 cm modern, pop‑culture inspired work, hand-signed, unique with a Certificate of Authenticity, shipped rolled in a tube.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Straight Across from Each Other features two bold, simplified birds standing directly opposite one another. One is painted in vivid green, the other in bright orange. Their large circular eyes and geometric bodies give them a playful character, while their position creates the feeling of a direct encounter.
They stand face to face, separated by an empty space. That space becomes an important part of the painting: it can represent distance, tension, curiosity or connection. Are they meeting for the first time, having a conversation, challenging each other, or simply observing one another?
The contrasting green and orange emphasize their individuality. They are clearly different, yet their similar forms connect them. In that sense, the painting can also be seen as a simple reflection on relationships: two individuals standing on their own side, looking directly at each other and trying to understand what is on the other side.
The deliberately simple shapes and strong colors give the work an almost childlike directness, while the composition leaves room for a deeper personal interpretation.
Straight Across from Each Other combines contemporary minimalism, outsider art and graphic pop art in a work about encounter, difference and connection.
The painting is entirely hand-painted with high-quality acrylic paint on canvas and is a unique original artwork.
Details
Original artwork
Acrylic on canvas
Hand-signed by the artist
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Unique piece – no prints or reproductions
Carefully shipped rolled in a sturdy tube without a stretcher frame, reducing shipping costs and minimizing the risk of damage during transport
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 TranslateStraight Across from Each Other features two bold, simplified birds standing directly opposite one another. One is painted in vivid green, the other in bright orange. Their large circular eyes and geometric bodies give them a playful character, while their position creates the feeling of a direct encounter.
They stand face to face, separated by an empty space. That space becomes an important part of the painting: it can represent distance, tension, curiosity or connection. Are they meeting for the first time, having a conversation, challenging each other, or simply observing one another?
The contrasting green and orange emphasize their individuality. They are clearly different, yet their similar forms connect them. In that sense, the painting can also be seen as a simple reflection on relationships: two individuals standing on their own side, looking directly at each other and trying to understand what is on the other side.
The deliberately simple shapes and strong colors give the work an almost childlike directness, while the composition leaves room for a deeper personal interpretation.
Straight Across from Each Other combines contemporary minimalism, outsider art and graphic pop art in a work about encounter, difference and connection.
The painting is entirely hand-painted with high-quality acrylic paint on canvas and is a unique original artwork.
Details
Original artwork
Acrylic on canvas
Hand-signed by the artist
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Unique piece – no prints or reproductions
Carefully shipped rolled in a sturdy tube without a stretcher frame, reducing shipping costs and minimizing the risk of damage during transport
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 TranslateDetails
Artist
Hamelink
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Straight Across from Each Other
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Green, Orange
Height
122 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Modern
Period
2020+
Sold by
