Bart Hamelink - We Remember
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Bart Hamelink's original 2025 acrylic on canvas titled 'We Remember', a multi-colour modern Neo-Expressionist work, 165 cm high by 128 cm wide, hand-signed, in excellent condition, depicting Pop culture, sold directly by the artist, with a certificate of authenticity and shipped rolled without a frame in a sturdy tube.
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The canvas is shipped without a stretcher frame, carefully rolled in a sturdy tube for safe transport and lower costs.
"We Remember So They Live Forever" is an intense and symbolic work by Hamelink, composed of two powerful colors: a bright yellow upper half and a deep background in ultramarine violet 507 (pigments PV16/PW8). The contrast between the radiant yellow and the spiritual purple gives the painting a ceremonial, almost ritual atmosphere.
In the center stands a figure with a hat, built from raw lines, expressive eyes, and colorful contours. The style and atmosphere subtly reference Día de los Muertos from Mexico — a tradition in which the deceased are not forgotten but celebrated. Not somber, but lively, colorful, and full of symbolic energy.
The handwritten text 'We Remember So They Live Forever' forms the heart of the work. It conveys that memory is a form of eternal life: as long as we continue to mention them, they remain in our story, our body, and our heart.
The bright yellow upper surface conveys a sense of light and presence; the ultramarine violet base layer represents connection, transition, and tribute. Together, they create a strong visual foundation that fits perfectly within Contemporary Neo-Expressionism – raw, expressive, and charged with emotion.
A large and meaningful work that makes a direct impact in every space.
Important information for buyers
The photos are atmosphere images of how the work looks when it is stretched and hung.
The canvas is shipped without a stretcher frame, carefully rolled in a sturdy tube for safe transport and lower costs.
The work is delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
It can be easily re-tensioned by any picture framer.
Colors & Materials
Upper half: Bright yellow
Lower half: Ultramarine violet 507 (Amsterdam Acrylic)
Pigments: PV16 / PW8
Technique: Acrylic & mixed media
Signature: Yes
Status: New
Origin: Atelier Hamelink – the Netherlands
Follow me for more work
Instagram: @hamelink.art.bart
Website: www.barthamelink.com
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 TranslateThe canvas is shipped without a stretcher frame, carefully rolled in a sturdy tube for safe transport and lower costs.
"We Remember So They Live Forever" is an intense and symbolic work by Hamelink, composed of two powerful colors: a bright yellow upper half and a deep background in ultramarine violet 507 (pigments PV16/PW8). The contrast between the radiant yellow and the spiritual purple gives the painting a ceremonial, almost ritual atmosphere.
In the center stands a figure with a hat, built from raw lines, expressive eyes, and colorful contours. The style and atmosphere subtly reference Día de los Muertos from Mexico — a tradition in which the deceased are not forgotten but celebrated. Not somber, but lively, colorful, and full of symbolic energy.
The handwritten text 'We Remember So They Live Forever' forms the heart of the work. It conveys that memory is a form of eternal life: as long as we continue to mention them, they remain in our story, our body, and our heart.
The bright yellow upper surface conveys a sense of light and presence; the ultramarine violet base layer represents connection, transition, and tribute. Together, they create a strong visual foundation that fits perfectly within Contemporary Neo-Expressionism – raw, expressive, and charged with emotion.
A large and meaningful work that makes a direct impact in every space.
Important information for buyers
The photos are atmosphere images of how the work looks when it is stretched and hung.
The canvas is shipped without a stretcher frame, carefully rolled in a sturdy tube for safe transport and lower costs.
The work is delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
It can be easily re-tensioned by any picture framer.
Colors & Materials
Upper half: Bright yellow
Lower half: Ultramarine violet 507 (Amsterdam Acrylic)
Pigments: PV16 / PW8
Technique: Acrylic & mixed media
Signature: Yes
Status: New
Origin: Atelier Hamelink – the Netherlands
Follow me for more work
Instagram: @hamelink.art.bart
Website: www.barthamelink.com
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
Bart Hamelink
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
We Remember
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
165 cm
Width
128 cm
Weight
3 kg
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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