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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 Monkey (Orange), 2019Porcelain with chromatic coating9 7/8 x 8 1/4 x 15 3/8 in
25 x 21 x 39 cmEdition of 999Series: Balloon AnimalsCopyright The ArtistJeff Koons' Balloon Monkey sculpture is a captivating and iconic piece that exemplifies his fascination with popular culture and the elevation of everyday objects to the realm of high art....Jeff Koons' Balloon Monkey sculpture is a captivating and iconic piece that exemplifies his fascination with popular culture and the elevation of everyday objects to the realm of high art. Created in 2006, the Balloon Monkey is part of Koons' larger Celebration series, which features oversized sculptures of familiar objects like balloon animals, hearts, and flowers.
The Balloon Monkey sculpture captures the whimsical essence of a traditional balloon animal, but with a twist. Crafted from mirror-polished stainless steel, the sculpture reflects its surroundings, creating an illusion of weightlessness and transparency reminiscent of an actual balloon. This juxtaposition of materials—transforming a delicate, ephemeral object into a permanent, monumental sculpture—is characteristic of Koons' artistic practice.
At first glance, the Balloon Monkey appears playful and lighthearted, inviting viewers to marvel at its shiny surface and whimsical form. However, upon closer inspection, the sculpture reveals deeper layers of meaning and symbolism. By immortalizing a fleeting moment in the form of a balloon animal, Koons explores themes of transience, nostalgia, and the passage of time.
The scale of the Balloon Monkey adds to its impact, towering over viewers and commanding attention with its larger-than-life presence. This amplification of scale is a recurring motif in Koons' work, challenging viewers to reconsider their perceptions of space and proportion.
As with much of Koons' art, the Balloon Monkey blurs the boundaries between high and low culture, challenging traditional notions of artistic value and taste. By elevating a mass-produced object to the status of fine art, Koons invites viewers to question the distinction between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
Since its creation, the Balloon Monkey sculpture has become one of Koons' most recognizable and sought-after works, fetching record prices at auction and garnering acclaim from critics and collectors alike. Its enduring popularity speaks to its ability to captivate and inspire viewers, transcending the boundaries of time and place.
Overall, Jeff Koons' Balloon Monkey sculpture is a testament to his innovative approach to art-making and his ability to create works that resonate on both a visceral and intellectual level. With its blend of whimsy, craftsmanship, and conceptual depth, the Balloon Monkey continues to captivate audiences around the world, solidifying Koons' reputation as one of the most influential artists of his generation.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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