Michael Kvium (b. 1955, Denmark) has persistently portrayed the follies of humanity for over four decades across various mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, film, and performance. His artistic exploration delves deep into all facets of life, particularly those aspects humanity tends to suppress. While the concealed reality remains acknowledged, Kvium's distinct portrayals have left a profound mark in art history and in the minds of viewers.

Michael Kvium's "Crybaby" series captures the fragility and awkwardness of adolescence through bronze sculptures of vulnerable young boys. These figures represent those who are often marginalized – shy, uncertain, yet open and trusting – highlighting their evolving identity and sexuality. Kvium delves into themes of masculinity, social isolation, and mortality, suggesting that vulnerability is a universal human experience. In his view, we are all "crybabies," ultimately confronting the inevitability of aging and death. Through these sculptures, Kvium invites reflection on our shared fragility and the deeper questions of existence.