Hamelink - Sitting Red Crocodile
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Hamelink Sitting Red Crocodile is a unique original acrylic painting on canvas, hand-signed, 165 cm high by 138 cm wide, in red and beige, created in 2026, in a modern pop-culture style, sold directly from the artist, shipped rolled without a frame and including a certificate of authenticity.
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Sitting Red Crocodile is a powerful and minimalist work depicting a red crocodile seated. The angular shapes, sharp teeth and spines on its back give the animal a tough character, while the sitting posture in fact has something unexpected and almost human about it.
By reducing the image to simple shapes and one strong color, the crocodile gains a strong presence. The intense red contrasts with the light background and makes the work at once raw, playful and monumental.
The crocodile sits still, but seems ready to move at any moment.
Sitting still does not mean standing still.
Original artwork by Hamelink
Acrylic paint on canvas
Hand-painted and signed
Unique, one-off original artwork
Certificate of authenticity included
The artwork is rolled and shipped without a frame. To reduce the risk of damage during transport, the canvas is carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy square protective tube.
Note: The interior photos are mood images / visual impressions. They serve to give an idea of how the artwork can look in an interior.
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 TranslateSitting Red Crocodile is a powerful and minimalist work depicting a red crocodile seated. The angular shapes, sharp teeth and spines on its back give the animal a tough character, while the sitting posture in fact has something unexpected and almost human about it.
By reducing the image to simple shapes and one strong color, the crocodile gains a strong presence. The intense red contrasts with the light background and makes the work at once raw, playful and monumental.
The crocodile sits still, but seems ready to move at any moment.
Sitting still does not mean standing still.
Original artwork by Hamelink
Acrylic paint on canvas
Hand-painted and signed
Unique, one-off original artwork
Certificate of authenticity included
The artwork is rolled and shipped without a frame. To reduce the risk of damage during transport, the canvas is carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy square protective tube.
Note: The interior photos are mood images / visual impressions. They serve to give an idea of how the artwork can look in an interior.
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
Sitting Red Crocodile
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Red
Height
165 cm
Width
138 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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