Hamelink - Hands Up – Rebel
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Hamelink presents Hands Up – Rebel, an original acrylic painting on canvas (2026) in multicolour, 131 cm high by 165 cm wide, hand signed, a neo‑expressionist work in the pop culture theme, shipped rolled without a stretcher frame with a certificate of authenticity included.
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Hands Up – Rebel is a raw and expressive work about freedom, resistance, and the courage to remain yourself.
Two figures face each other in a chaotic, almost confrontational scene. One raises his hands while the word “REBEL” is repeated across his body. The handwritten words “HANDS UP”, “I’LL KEEP MY FREEDOM”, and “FREEDOM” are an essential part of the painting. Raising your hands may look like surrender, but the message says the opposite: you can raise your hands without surrendering who you are.
A crocodile-like figure appears between them, adding humor and absurdity to the tension. Bright yellow, red, blue, and pink collide with rough black lines and handwritten text, giving the work the energy of graffiti and street art.
Hands Up – Rebel is ultimately about protecting your individuality and inner freedom, even when the outside world tries to control you.
Hands up. Still a rebel. Still free.
Original artwork by Hamelink
Acrylic on canvas
Hand-painted and signed
One-of-a-kind original artwork
Certificate of authenticity included
The artwork is shipped rolled, without a stretcher frame, due to the high transport costs. To reduce the risk of damage during transportation, the rolled canvas is carefully packed and shipped inside a strong square protective tube.
Please note: The interior photographs are atmosphere images / visual impressions intended to show how the artwork could look in an interior. They are not exact representations of scale, framing, or surroundings. Colors may also vary slightly depending on lighting and screen settings.
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 TranslateHands Up – Rebel is a raw and expressive work about freedom, resistance, and the courage to remain yourself.
Two figures face each other in a chaotic, almost confrontational scene. One raises his hands while the word “REBEL” is repeated across his body. The handwritten words “HANDS UP”, “I’LL KEEP MY FREEDOM”, and “FREEDOM” are an essential part of the painting. Raising your hands may look like surrender, but the message says the opposite: you can raise your hands without surrendering who you are.
A crocodile-like figure appears between them, adding humor and absurdity to the tension. Bright yellow, red, blue, and pink collide with rough black lines and handwritten text, giving the work the energy of graffiti and street art.
Hands Up – Rebel is ultimately about protecting your individuality and inner freedom, even when the outside world tries to control you.
Hands up. Still a rebel. Still free.
Original artwork by Hamelink
Acrylic on canvas
Hand-painted and signed
One-of-a-kind original artwork
Certificate of authenticity included
The artwork is shipped rolled, without a stretcher frame, due to the high transport costs. To reduce the risk of damage during transportation, the rolled canvas is carefully packed and shipped inside a strong square protective tube.
Please note: The interior photographs are atmosphere images / visual impressions intended to show how the artwork could look in an interior. They are not exact representations of scale, framing, or surroundings. Colors may also vary slightly depending on lighting and screen settings.
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
Hands Up – Rebel
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
131 cm
Width
165 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Neo-Expressionism
Period
2020+
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