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Hamelink - Self Healing

Hamelink - Self Healing

This original artwork by Bart Hamelink, titled Self Healing, is a powerful and emotional painting about inner pain, vulnerability, courage and the process of healing. The expressive composition shows a mysterious black-and-white figure with a broken red heart, held together by prominent yellow lines. The rough textures, handwritten texts and bold brushstrokes give the work an intense and personal appearance. Texts such as “No More Hiding”, “Healing Hurts But I’m Doing It Anyway” and “No More Pain, Just Healing” reflect the struggle to face emotional wounds and find the strength to move on. The contrast between the dark figure, the damaged red heart and the vivid yellow details symbolizes both pain and hope. The deliberately imperfect shapes and spontaneous lettering characterize Hamelink’s recognizable artistic style, where raw expression and personal stories come together. Self Healing is a statement about resilience, self-acceptance and the courage to face your own emotions. A contemporary artwork that invites the viewer to look beyond the image. The painting is made with acrylic paint on canvas and is a unique, original artwork, not a reproduction or print. The work is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Note: The interior photos are for ambiance only and show how the artwork can look in an interior setting. Colors may differ slightly from the original due to lighting and photography. Due to its size, the painting is carefully rolled and securely packaged in a sturdy, square shipping tube, so it can be transported internationally with protection. The artwork is delivered without the pictured decorative frame and without the wooden stretcher frame.

Estimate:£677.77

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