Kvadrat Divina MD Fabric

Finn Sködt was a Danish graphic artist and textile designer, known for his mastery of color composition and his exceptional ability to blend hues with precision. After studying at the Graphic Institute of Denmark in Copenhagen and the Aarhus Academy of Fine Arts, Sködt spent his career working from his home and workshop on the scenic Helgenæs peninsula in Denmark.

Sködt's design practice spanned several disciplines, including graphic design, painting, sculpture, and textile design. He created numerous upholstery and curtain textiles for Kvadrat from the early 1980s onward, becoming renowned for his exploration of color. His work often started with primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—before branching out into other hues and nuanced tones. Sködt’s style was deeply influenced by his background in graphic arts, with a preference for clear, vibrant colors and clean, aesthetic designs. His textiles, much like his graphic art, were known for their purity and simplicity, often featuring his beloved color: Ultramarine blue.

Sködt’s innovative use of color was not just about visual appeal but also about exploring the fluidity and movement of color itself. As he once stated: “Colors are fluid and the color blue, especially, is always going somewhere.”