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Hamelink - Foxy Lady

Hamelink - Foxy Lady

Foxy Lady is an original, hand-painted artwork by Bart Hamelink, where minimalism, humor, and a powerful visual language come together. The painting shows a special figure: a crawling human body with the head of a fox. The bright orange fox head, with its pointed ears, long snout, and large round eye, forms a striking contrast with the completely black body. The angular shapes and simple lines give the work a tough, graphic look. At the same time, the unusual combination of human and animal raises questions. The story behind Foxy Lady Foxy Lady plays with the boundary between human and animal, instinct and reason. The fox stands for cleverness, independence, and survival instinct. The human body seems to move cautiously forward, as if searching for its own path. The painting can be seen as a playful reference to our animal instincts: no matter how civilized we are, deep down we remain connected to nature. The simple composition leaves a lot of room for personal interpretation. It is precisely this combination of humor, estrangement, and simplicity that makes the work recognizable as a painting by Bart Hamelink. The special color: Azo-orange An essential part of this painting is the striking orange color of the fox head. For this color, Bart Hamelink chose Amsterdam acrylic paint – Azo-orange (Azo Orange), color number 276. This is a powerful, warm orange hue that brings the fox to life immediately. The intense orange contrasts with the deep black body and the calm, light background. The exact color used is Azo-orange, number 276. This color was chosen intentionally and forms an important part of the painting’s appearance. The combination of black, orange, and a light background creates a modern, graphic, and timeless whole. Technical information Artist: Bart Hamelink Title: Foxy Lady Technique: Acrylic paint on canvas Color of fox head: Amsterdam Azo-orange, number 276 Color of body: Black Style: Minimalist, figurative, and expressive Support: Loose canvas, without wooden stretcher frame Edition: Unique, original and hand-painted Signature: Signed by the artist Authenticity: Includes certificate of authenticity Important information about the photos and colors The interior photos are mood impressions and show how the painting can look in a modern living space or hallway. The actual orange paint used is Amsterdam Azo-orange, color number 276. A separate photo of the original paint pot has been added to clearly show the correct color and color number. Please note that colors may vary slightly from reality due to lighting, photography, and monitor settings. The depicted black frame is for illustration only and is not included. Packaging and shipping The painting is made on a loose canvas and is delivered without a wooden stretcher frame. This allows the buyer to stretch the artwork to their own preference and possibly provide it with a suitable frame. For shipping, the canvas is carefully rolled and securely packed in a sturdy, square shipping tube. This protects the artwork as well as possible during national and international transport. Note: The artwork is delivered without the described frame and without a wooden stretcher frame. Foxy Lady is a unique and idiosyncratic work by Bart Hamelink, in which a striking Azo-orange fox head and a black human body together form a playful, mysterious, and powerful composition.

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