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Best known for his reflective balloon sculptures, Jeff Koons takes inspiration from everyday objects, consumer society and the art world itself and uses his artworks as a way to comment and critique consumer society and, in particular, our concepts of desirability, taste and value. Discover our selection of Jeff Koons sculptures, prints and paintings for sale at Guy Hepner, Koons dealers since 2007.
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Balloon Dog (Yellow) , 2015Porcelain10 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 5 in
26.7 x 26.7 x 12.7 cmEdition of 2,300Series: Balloon AnimalsCopyright The ArtistJeff Koons' Balloon Dog (Yellow) is a captivating and iconic piece within the realm of contemporary art. Created in 1994 as part of his Celebration series, this sculpture captures the...Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog (Yellow) is a captivating and iconic piece within the realm of contemporary art. Created in 1994 as part of his Celebration series, this sculpture captures the essence of childhood nostalgia and transforms it into a monumental work of art.
Standing at over ten feet tall, Balloon Dog (Yellow) immediately commands attention with its towering presence and vibrant color. The sculpture is meticulously crafted to resemble a balloon twisted into the shape of a dog, complete with creases and folds that mimic the texture of real balloons. Despite its monumental size, the sculpture retains a sense of lightness and playfulness, evoking the whimsical nature of balloon animals created by street performers.
The choice of yellow as the color for Balloon Dog adds to its visual impact. Yellow is often associated with happiness, optimism, and energy, further enhancing the joyful and celebratory mood of the sculpture. The glossy surface of the sculpture reflects light, creating a dynamic interplay between the artwork and its surroundings.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Balloon Dog (Yellow) is its ability to straddle the line between high art and popular culture. Drawing inspiration from everyday objects and experiences, Koons elevates the mundane to the realm of fine art, challenging traditional notions of artistic value and taste. By transforming a familiar object into a monumental sculpture, Koons invites viewers to reconsider their perceptions of art and the world around them.
Balloon Dog (Yellow) has become synonymous with Jeff Koons' artistic vision and has achieved iconic status within the contemporary art world. It has been exhibited in prominent museums and galleries around the world, captivating audiences with its scale, craftsmanship, and whimsical charm. Beyond its visual appeal, the sculpture sparks conversations about the nature of art, consumer culture, and the boundaries between high and low culture.
In addition to its artistic significance, Balloon Dog (Yellow) has also become a symbol of extravagance and excess within the art market. In 2013, a version of the sculpture in orange sold at auction for over $58 million, setting a record for the highest price paid for a work by a living artist at the time. This astronomical price tag underscores the allure and mystique surrounding Koons' work, as well as the larger dynamics of the contemporary art market.
Overall, Balloon Dog (Yellow) stands as a testament to Jeff Koons' ability to captivate audiences with his bold vision and impeccable craftsmanship. Its playful yet monumental presence invites viewers to experience the joy and wonder of art, while also challenging them to question the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary.Overview
"Art is about something that you can carry around inside yourself; it’s not about the objects"
Jeff Koons famous animal balloons sculptures and prints have become an integral part of the 21st century artworld landscape - almost as if by force. Bold, scintillating colors and equally scintillating cultural and commercial commentary can be found across Jeff Koons artworks and his legacy on the artworld and his impact cannot be understated. Since starting his career in the late 1970s, Koons has significantly pushed the boundaries between fine art and mass culture by incorporating everyday objects and popular imagery into his work, often using highly polished, commercially-appealing aesthetics to critique consumerism and celebrity culture. Associated with pop art, conceptual art and minimalism, Jeff Koons is best known for his balloon animal sculptures which he first experimented with and were part of his Celebration series in 1993. The series includes sculptures of dogs, rabbits, swans, and monkeys - motifs for which he is known for over three decades later. The smooth, mirror-finished surfaces of his iconic stainless steel sculptures reflect and affirm viewers and their environments and can be found across the world in private collections and as public installations.
Across Jeff Koons’ prints the artist explores plays with and subverts expectations and common notions that are conditioned into our modern society. In both the Gazing Ball and his Antiquity series, arguably his best known portfolios, the artist affirms his central concept of art and viewer interaction. Gazing Ball, originally in sculptural form, sees the artist add blue circles to his reinterpretations of his favorite two-dimensional masterpieces including works by Da Vinci and Manet. In Antiquity, Koons plays with our and teases our pre-existing beliefs around art history and seeks to self-affirm in the tradition of ancient antiquity, In the works, we see images of Greco-Roman sculptures which the artist reinterprets - a theme that has existed since the beginning of his career - and repurposes the imagery famous across art history including fertility, eros, and female beauty. These timeless concepts are told through Koons’ typical style. One that both respects and defies tradition forcing us to enter into his surreal, familiar yet different world as we question authenticity and even the very idea of originality.
At Guy Hepner, we have assisted collectors across the globe to buy Jeff Koons prints and sculptures to experience one of the most important and controversial artists of our modern times. Whether new to collecting Jeff Koons prints or sculpture, our selection of Jeff Koons art for sale and experienced team can help you.
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