Hamelink - Flat Red Crocodile
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Flat Red Crocodile is an original acrylic painting by Hamelink (2026), measuring 210 cm by 107 cm, hand signed, in excellent condition and sold direct from the artist, with a certificate of authenticity.
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Flat Red Crocodile is a bold minimalist work in which a long red crocodile is reduced to a series of strong, almost geometric shapes. Its low body, four sturdy legs, sharp teeth and jagged back create a character that looks both powerful and strangely playful.
The intense red against the warm, light background gives the crocodile an immediate visual presence. Despite its teeth and prehistoric appearance, the figure does not feel threatening. There is humor in its exaggerated flat shape and simplicity — almost as if the crocodile has been reduced to a symbol or pictogram.
The single small eye gives the animal personality. It seems calm and watchful, moving through its own world without needing attention or approval.
Flat Red Crocodile plays with the contrast between strength and simplicity, danger and humor. By stripping the animal down to its essential form, Hamelink creates a contemporary image that is direct, recognizable and slightly rebellious.
Stay low. Stay sharp. Keep moving.
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. 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 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 TranslateFlat Red Crocodile is a bold minimalist work in which a long red crocodile is reduced to a series of strong, almost geometric shapes. Its low body, four sturdy legs, sharp teeth and jagged back create a character that looks both powerful and strangely playful.
The intense red against the warm, light background gives the crocodile an immediate visual presence. Despite its teeth and prehistoric appearance, the figure does not feel threatening. There is humor in its exaggerated flat shape and simplicity — almost as if the crocodile has been reduced to a symbol or pictogram.
The single small eye gives the animal personality. It seems calm and watchful, moving through its own world without needing attention or approval.
Flat Red Crocodile plays with the contrast between strength and simplicity, danger and humor. By stripping the animal down to its essential form, Hamelink creates a contemporary image that is direct, recognizable and slightly rebellious.
Stay low. Stay sharp. Keep moving.
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. 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 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
Flat Red Crocodile
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Red
Height
107 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Modern
Period
2020+
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