Past work

Irreconcilable Differences

Irreconcilable Differences

“Irreconcilable Differences” is a mesmerizing modern watercolor that captivates with its intricate interplay of geometric arcs, straight lines and shapes. The bold, confident lines—both curved and straight—guide the viewer’s eye, ...

Fragmented Expression

Fragmented Expression

This artwork is a striking example of abstract expressionism, characterized by its bold use of color, fragmented forms, and a chaotic composition that evokes strong emotion. The piece appears to ...

Tribal echoes

Tribal echoes

This artwork by van den hooven, titled “Tribal echoes” is a striking example of abstract expressionism with a cubist influence, characterised by its bold use of color and fragmented forms. ...

Interdependent perspectives

Interdependent perspectives

“Interdependent perspectives” is a captivating modern abstract watercolor artwork that masterfully blends geometric and organic shapes to evoke a sense of surrealism. The composition features a harmonious interplay of muted ...

Chaos Theory

Chaos Theory

A captivating and vibrant investigation into the dichotomy of modern life. As a species, we’re both inhabitants and consumers of the natural world. We live in a culture of coexistence ...

Adverse Complexity

Adverse Complexity

“Adverse Complexity” is a vibrant abstraction that balances organic forms and geometric precision within a dynamic, multilayered composition. Bold line work and an arresting color palette of primary and secondary ...

Mental Anguish 2

Mental Anguish 2

My earlier work focused on deconstructing human forms to explore my internal conflict, but has since evolved beyond my personal story to include the exterior realm. Now it is intentionally ...

Mental Anguish

Mental Anguish

“Mental Anguish” is a mesmerizing modern watercolor that captivates with its intricate interplay of geometric arcs, straight lines and shapes. The bold, confident lines—both curved and straight—guide the viewer’s eye, ...

Organic Detachment

Organic Detachment

My earlier work focused on deconstructing human forms to explore my internal conflict, but has since evolved beyond my personal story to include the exterior realm. Now it is intentionally ...

Organic Disarray 1

Organic Disarray 1

“Organic Disarray 1” by van den hooven is a striking example of abstract cubist expressionism, presented in a panoramic format that bursts with vibrant energy and imaginative form. The composition ...

Organic Disarray 2

Organic Disarray 2

“Organic Disarray 2” by van den hooven is a vibrant and densely layered abstract composition that pulses with energy and symbolic tension. The artwork features an experiment arrangement of organic ...

Interwoven Identities 1

Interwoven Identities 1

This panoramic watercolour artwork is a continuation of a series on internal human organs. Other artworks in this series include inanimate objects, but this artwork only includes facial features because ...

Kindred Spirits 3

Kindred Spirits 3

This artwork entitled “Kindred Spirits 3” is a recent watercolour painting by van den hoooven, an emerging Australian artist who experiments with lines, shapes, colors and compositions. Kindred Spirits 3 ...

Kindred Spirits 1

Kindred Spirits 1

This panoramic watercolour artwork is a continuation of a series on internal human organs. Other artworks in this series include inanimate objects, but this artwork only includes facial features because ...

Kindred Spirits 2

Kindred Spirits 2

The artwork depicts a pair of identical twins, one facing the viewer and the other looking away. The twins have a striking resemblance, but also subtle differences in their expressions ...

Kindred Spirits 4

Kindred Spirits 4

This panoramic watercolour artwork is a continuation of a series on internal human organs. Other artworks in this series include inanimate objects, but this artwork only includes facial features because ...

Interwoven Identities 4

Interwoven Identities 4

This panoramic watercolour artwork is a continuation of a series on internal human organs. Other artworks in this series include inanimate objects, but this artwork only includes facial features because ...

Interwoven Identities 2

Interwoven Identities 2

This artwork entitled “Interwoven Identities 2” is a delightful example of van den hooven’s ecclectic and recognisable abstract style, which combines elements of expressionism, cubism and surrealism to form a ...