Duus Decoration

The comprehensive decoration by Michael Kvium consists of eight works – paintings and triptychs – created over a two-year period. The works form a cohesive whole, in which each individual piece stands independently while simultaneously reflecting and extending the others within a unified narrative.

Kvium’s visual universe is infused with a tragicomic sensibility, where human fragility, mistrust, and interpersonal tensions emerge within a staged, almost theatrical setting. The figures often exist in a field of tension between the grotesque and the recognizable – serving as archetypes of contemporary existential and social conditions. Consumer culture and human vanity appear as underlying themes, not as explicit statements, but as psychological layers within the complex spatial compositions of the works.

About the Project

The works form a cohesive narrative in which colour palette, composition, and iconography reinforce Kvium’s tragicomic perspective on contemporary society. Together, they create a unified artistic installation that merges the theatrical, the existential, and the socio-critical into one coherent staging.

Photographs of the Installation

Photography by: Frank Cilius

About Carclub

CARCLUB Kolding – Where Aesthetics and Automotive Culture Converge

CARCLUB in Kolding is more than a car dealership – it is a space where passion, aesthetics, and craftsmanship come together. Here, the automobile is regarded not merely as a means of transportation, but as a design object and a technical masterpiece, where form, materiality, and detail are essential.

Rooted in the premium segment and driven by specialists with in-depth expertise in brands such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, CARCLUB operates with a clear understanding of the car as both function and narrative. Lines, proportions, colour compositions, and material choices are never incidental – they are the result of precision and vision. This dedication to quality and form creates a natural synergy with the world of art.

In the intersection between art and automobile, a shared language emerges: a fascination with craftsmanship, uncompromising quality, and sensory presence. Just as a work of art contains layers of intention, skill, and reflection, the premium car is the outcome of meticulous development and a passion for detail. Both appeal to the aesthetic eye and to the desire to surround oneself with objects that transcend pure functionality.

Within the setting of CARCLUB in Kolding, the automobile becomes part of a larger, curated experience in which design, space, and visual identity interact seamlessly. It is a destination where automotive passion meets a refined awareness of form and expression – and where art naturally becomes an extension of the same commitment to quality, character, and presence.

Photographs from the Opening Reception

Photography by: Frank Cilius

The Works

Painting by Michael Kvium titled Baghånden (The Back of the Hand), oil on canvas, 100 × 100 cm, 2024.
The Back of the Hand
100 x 100 | 2024 | Oil on Canvas

Art Projects in Collaboration with Galleri Franz Pedersen

An Artistic Interpretation of Passion, Precision, and Performance

At Galleri Franz Pedersen, we specialise in identifying and translating a company’s DNA into a distinct artistic expression. In this project, we draw on a world defined by passion, technical expertise, and an uncompromising attention to detail—where form, materiality, and performance are fundamental elements.

We recognise a strong affinity between art and automotive culture. Both fields are rooted in craftsmanship, vision, and a refined awareness of proportion, surface, and movement. Clean lines, tactile quality, and the balance between power and elegance form the foundation of a visual narrative in which aesthetics and identity converge.

Through art, a dialogue is created between space and viewer, elevating the functional into a sensory and reflective context. The result is not merely decoration, but a cohesive experience that enhances the character of the setting and strengthens its visual and value-based foundation.

Would you like to translate your company’s values into art?

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We provide consultancy, curatorial expertise, and project management from concept to completion—ensuring quality, authenticity, and a solution that feels naturally embedded within your brand universe.







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