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Erik A. Frandsen is a Danish visual artist who, over several decades, has established himself as one of the most versatile and experimental figures in contemporary Danish art. He works across a wide range of media and materials - including painting, printmaking, sculpture, mosaic, and metal - and is particularly known for his still lifes and scenes from everyday life, transforming fleeting moments into artworks with lasting presence.
His practice is characterised by a strong sensitivity to materials and an inquisitive approach, where the subject often serves as the starting point for an exploration of technique, surface, and texture. By translating intimate, everyday moments into enduring materials, Frandsen explores the relationship between the temporary and the permanent.
In 2013, Frandsen created a site-specific installation for Salon 33 as part of the newly built guest room wing Buen. His distinctive visual language interacts elegantly with the architecture, demonstrating his ability to create works that are both visually striking and deeply connected to the spaces they inhabit.
Oil on Canvas
2013
Two paintings, each 180 × 135 cm
About the Artwork
The installation is complemented by two large, monumental floral compositions, in which Frandsen transforms the intricate details of nature into a graphic and poetic expression.
The artworks can be found in Salon 33.
Fibre-Reinforced Concrete
2013
1,145 × 120 cm
About the Artwork
Frandsen's fibre-concrete frieze features engraved photographic images, including snapshots from breakfast in the artist's own home. By translating fleeting everyday moments into a durable material, the work gives the space a distinctive and lasting character.
The artwork can be found in Salon 33.
