In this new series of works, Werkhoven focuses on flowers that he encountered and
documented during spring and early summer. In translating them into paintings, the stem
and flower are isolated from their natural surroundings, emphasising the interaction of form
and colour.
Due to his colour blindness, Werkhoven experiences colour differently from most
people. This makes painting less self-evident and often gives the interplay of light and
shadow a more prominent role. Observing the flower thus becomes an investigation
into the nuances of different yellows, greens, violets, and blues.
During the process of making, he seeks to understand how a colour is constructed:
which pigments come together within it, how they interact, and how this relates to what
he perceives in the flower. Here, the flowers function not only as motifs but also as a
means to reflect on the nature of colour in his perception and on the relationship
between looking and making.