Hamelink - Blue Family
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Original acrylic painting on canvas by Bart Hamelink titled Blue Family, measuring 104 cm high by 165 cm wide, signed by the artist, dated 2026, in excellent condition, with a certificate of authenticity, sold direct from the artist and shipped rolled without a stretcher.
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This original work by Bart Hamelink, titled Blue Family, shows three unusual figures standing closely together against an intense blue background. Their oversized eyes, black bodies and strange, almost mask-like faces give the composition a playful but slightly mysterious character.
Although the three figures are very different from one another, they clearly belong together. One has long rabbit-like ears, another a round head, while the third has large rounded shapes around the head. This difference between the characters gives the work its personality and creates a simple idea of family, connection and individuality — being different, but still belonging together.
The bright blue background creates a powerful contrast with the predominantly black-and-white figures. Rough brushwork, visible layers and deliberately imperfect lines give the painting a spontaneous and expressive quality. Small blue details throughout the figures connect them visually with the background.
Hamelink’s characteristic visual language combines simplicity with humour and emotion. The figures may appear almost childlike at first sight, but their expressions and the way they stand together leave plenty of room for the viewer’s own interpretation.
Blue Family is painted with acrylic paint on canvas and is a unique original artwork. The work is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Due to its large size, the artwork will be shipped rolled, without a stretcher frame. The canvas will be carefully rolled and securely packed in a strong square shipping tube for safe transport. After arrival, the canvas can easily be re-stretched onto a wooden frame by a local framer.
Please note: The interior photographs are visual impressions only, created to show how the artwork could look when displayed 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 TranslateThis original work by Bart Hamelink, titled Blue Family, shows three unusual figures standing closely together against an intense blue background. Their oversized eyes, black bodies and strange, almost mask-like faces give the composition a playful but slightly mysterious character.
Although the three figures are very different from one another, they clearly belong together. One has long rabbit-like ears, another a round head, while the third has large rounded shapes around the head. This difference between the characters gives the work its personality and creates a simple idea of family, connection and individuality — being different, but still belonging together.
The bright blue background creates a powerful contrast with the predominantly black-and-white figures. Rough brushwork, visible layers and deliberately imperfect lines give the painting a spontaneous and expressive quality. Small blue details throughout the figures connect them visually with the background.
Hamelink’s characteristic visual language combines simplicity with humour and emotion. The figures may appear almost childlike at first sight, but their expressions and the way they stand together leave plenty of room for the viewer’s own interpretation.
Blue Family is painted with acrylic paint on canvas and is a unique original artwork. The work is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Due to its large size, the artwork will be shipped rolled, without a stretcher frame. The canvas will be carefully rolled and securely packed in a strong square shipping tube for safe transport. After arrival, the canvas can easily be re-stretched onto a wooden frame by a local framer.
Please note: The interior photographs are visual impressions only, created to show how the artwork could look when displayed 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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Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Artist
Hamelink
Technique
Acrylic painting
Title of artwork
Blue Family
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Colour
Black, Blue, White
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
104 cm
Width
165 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Modern
Period
2020+
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