Interview with: Florian Wörrle
August 2025
Florian Wörrle, a German artist from Dillingen an der Donau, studied painting at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe. There, he developed a signature style characterized by expressive paint applications, dynamic structures, and an experimental approach to materials. His works combine traditional techniques with innovative approaches and engage viewers both visually and emotionally. Wörrle's works intensely address the relationship between materiality, color, and perception. They reflect the simultaneity of sensory overload and beauty in a changing world. His work questions traditional visual languages and consciously deconstructs artistic clichés to open up new perspectives. Florian Wörrle's works have been presented in numerous exhibitions in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Italy. His works are part of renowned collections, including the PIFO Gallery in Beijing, the Heidenheim Art Museum and private collections in Germany, the USA, England and Liechtenstein.
Welcome Florian Wörrle, first tell us about your background and why you chose to pursue this career.
Do you remember the first artwork that stirred something inside you?
I've been interested in art for as long as I can remember. Already as a teenager, I was fascinated by artworks of the Abstract Expressionism. Movement, power, energy – visibly captured on a medium. But even then, I knew I had to study art. After graduating from high school I visited the Academie of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe and I was immediately in love! There I immersed myself deeply in the world of colors, techniques and shapes. After studying in Karlsruhe and taking an inspiring trip through Asia, during which I got to know the diverse art forms and cultural wealth of other countries, I decided to make a radical change in my life. I withdrew from the hectic city life and found new creative inspiration in the idyllic tranquility of the Allgäu, a region in Southern Germany. There, surrounded by untouched nature, I now devote myself primarily to art. Since I create artwork myself and also teach art, I have found my calling.
What inspires you? Where do the ideas come from?
My artistic journey is a profound exploration of nature's inspiration, transcending direct semantic interpretation. My work thrives on analogies, structures, and metaphors, creating a delicate balance between autonomous imagery and an illusion of referentiality.
This approach results in paradoxical creations that are both visually and tactilely captivating. A distinctive feature of my art is the multifaceted technique that combines vibrant colors, strong contrasts, and organic forms. Flowing color gradients and dynamic compositions are reminiscent of natural motifs such as fields of flowers or landscapes, with natural growth processes and movements recreated through dripping or flowing colors.
How would you describe your artistic practice? What are the recurring elements, themes, and concepts you refer to?
My artistic process is a dance between spontaneous, experimental material engagement and meticulous refinement. This duality births intriguing forms that draw viewers in with their vibrant colors and textures. My artworks emphasize the physical presence of painting as a counterpoint to digital dematerialization. By redefining the relationship between material and visual representation, my works break away from traditional canvas forms, evolving into color objects that assert their presence in space and engage viewers directly.
What do you want your art to convey to the people who see it?
Through my art, I convey the pleasure principle, inviting viewers to indulge in a sensory experience. My works exude an unrestrained joy in color, material, and creativity, encouraging audiences to savor an artistic experience that engages multiple senses. The pieces stand in defiance of contemporary trends towards dematerialization, emphasizing the undeniable presence of the physical.
Can you define the word "art" according to your personal view?
For me, making art is a living game to experience joy, freedom and sensuality.
What developments do you plan to work on this year or in the near future?
Looking to the future, I aim to delve deeper into the fundamental aspects of visual perception and materiality. My fusion of color objects and material images challenges both the familiar and the questioning, playing with canonical visual languages and exposing clichés. This exploration of image theory and perception in our increasingly digitized world remains a thrilling prospect for me.
We are at the end of this short interview, would you like to add something about your artistic research? How did you find the collaboration with our gallery?
I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the gallery and I am looking forward to further interesting projects. As my works have a very strong physical appeal, I would be delighted to be able to present them as originals for the Italian audience.