Hamelink - My Big Cat
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Hamelink’s signed original acrylic painting My Big Cat (2026), measuring 110 × 103 cm, depicts an orange cat and a human figure in blue against a black background.
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Description from the seller
In My Big Cat, Bart Hamelink presents a distinctive and playful composition in which a striking orange cat meets an imaginative human figure, rendered in bright blue lines against a deep black background.
The powerful contrast between vivid orange, bright blue, and black gives the painting a modern, expressive, and unconventional look. The large geometric cat, with its pointed ears and long whiskers, creates a surprising contrast with the spontaneously drawn human figure. The large eyes, irregular lines, and humorous details bring the whole scene to life and give it plenty of character.
The work symbolizes the special bond between people and animals, friendship, and connection. The large orange cat radiates simplicity, individuality, and playfulness, while the blue figure conveys curiosity and human emotions. Together, they form an unexpected yet harmonious composition. My Big Cat shows how humor, imagination, and carefully chosen proportions can come together to tell a distinctive story. A striking work of art that invites you to look again and again—and brings a smile to your face.
Technical information
Artist: Bart Hamelink
Title: My Big Cat
Medium: Acrylic on unstretched canvas
Colors: Black, orange, and bright blue
Edition: Unique, original hand-painted artwork
Authenticity: Signed and includes a certificate of authenticity
Photos and shipping
The painting will be carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy square mailing tube, without stretcher bars or a frame.
This listing includes AI-generated visualizations. Please refer to the original photos to assess the actual condition and finish of the artwork.
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 TranslateIn My Big Cat, Bart Hamelink presents a distinctive and playful composition in which a striking orange cat meets an imaginative human figure, rendered in bright blue lines against a deep black background.
The powerful contrast between vivid orange, bright blue, and black gives the painting a modern, expressive, and unconventional look. The large geometric cat, with its pointed ears and long whiskers, creates a surprising contrast with the spontaneously drawn human figure. The large eyes, irregular lines, and humorous details bring the whole scene to life and give it plenty of character.
The work symbolizes the special bond between people and animals, friendship, and connection. The large orange cat radiates simplicity, individuality, and playfulness, while the blue figure conveys curiosity and human emotions. Together, they form an unexpected yet harmonious composition. My Big Cat shows how humor, imagination, and carefully chosen proportions can come together to tell a distinctive story. A striking work of art that invites you to look again and again—and brings a smile to your face.
Technical information
Artist: Bart Hamelink
Title: My Big Cat
Medium: Acrylic on unstretched canvas
Colors: Black, orange, and bright blue
Edition: Unique, original hand-painted artwork
Authenticity: Signed and includes a certificate of authenticity
Photos and shipping
The painting will be carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy square mailing tube, without stretcher bars or a frame.
This listing includes AI-generated visualizations. Please refer to the original photos to assess the actual condition and finish of the artwork.
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
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Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Artist
Hamelink
Technique
Acrylic painting
Title of artwork
My Big Cat
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Colour
Black, Blue, Orange
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
110 cm
Width
103 cm
Weight
325 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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