Hamelink - Red Polar Bear
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Hamelink's Red Polar Bear is an original 2026 acrylic on canvas, hand-signed, measuring 143 cm by 215 cm, depicting a red polar bear in a modern style, from the Netherlands, sold directly by the artist, in excellent condition, weight 325 g.
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This original work by Bart Hamelink, titled Red Polar Bear, shows a polar bear reduced to a powerful, simple form. The bear is deliberately painted in vivid red: a color that here not only stands out, but also symbolizes warning and danger.
The polar bear is an animal whose habitat is under pressure due to climate change. By depicting it not white, but red, the work gains an extra meaning: red as an alarm signal for an animal and a habitat that are threatened.
The minimalist form, the small eye, and the large red color fields make the image direct and recognizable. Typical of Hamelink: simple in shape, but with a clear idea behind it.
Red Polar Bear is executed in acrylic on canvas, is a unique original, signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Note: the interior photos are mood images and serve solely as impression. Because of the size, the canvas is carefully rolled up and safely packed in a sturdy square shipping tube.
The work is delivered without the shown frame and without a stretcher frame.
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 work by Bart Hamelink, titled Red Polar Bear, shows a polar bear reduced to a powerful, simple form. The bear is deliberately painted in vivid red: a color that here not only stands out, but also symbolizes warning and danger.
The polar bear is an animal whose habitat is under pressure due to climate change. By depicting it not white, but red, the work gains an extra meaning: red as an alarm signal for an animal and a habitat that are threatened.
The minimalist form, the small eye, and the large red color fields make the image direct and recognizable. Typical of Hamelink: simple in shape, but with a clear idea behind it.
Red Polar Bear is executed in acrylic on canvas, is a unique original, signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Note: the interior photos are mood images and serve solely as impression. Because of the size, the canvas is carefully rolled up and safely packed in a sturdy square shipping tube.
The work is delivered without the shown frame and without a stretcher frame.
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
Red Polar Bear
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Red
Height
143 cm
Width
215 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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