Jeff Koons Ceramic Balloon Dog

As part of jeff koons s celebration an ongoing series of paintings and sculptures that memorialize the rituals icons and images surrounding birthdays holidays and other party occasions balloon dog blue may be the most imposing.

Jeff koons ceramic balloon dog.

He lives and works in both new york city and his hometown of york. Museum of contemporary art chicago chicago illinois may 31 september 21 2008 orange. A glazed white porcelain sculpture in the form of a sitting dog the piece has a secondary function as a working flower vase as the artist explained himself the vase is a symbol of love warmth and happiness. Jeff koons is a famous contemporary artist whose work is influenced by an eclectic array of sensibilities.

Jeff koons balloon dog orange executed in 1994 2000 mirror polished stainless steel with transparent color coating 307 x 363 x 114cm one of five unique versions blue magenta orange red yellow the brant foundation art study center greenwich connecticut usa sold at christie s in 2013 for us 58 405 000. Jeff koons reproduction balloon animals are amongst some of his most recognisable pieces. Jeff koons born 1955 balloon dog yellow 2015 metallic porcelain plate multiple with the artist s brand stamped signature titled and numbered 802 2300 verso manufactured by be. Jeff koons released balloon dogs as part of his celebration series in 1993.

Born january 21 1955 is an american artist recognized for his work dealing with popular culture and his sculptures depicting everyday objects including balloon animals produced in stainless steel with mirror finish surfaces. Stainless steel transparent color coating. Usually rendered in a mirror finished stainless steel in a variety of colours the works reflect an element of childhood play and disposable culture but in a definitive substantial form. Koons k uː n z.

Shiny balloon dog and poop figurines jeff koons art sculptures handmade puppy statues creative gifts modern home decor office ornaments yellow 23x9 5x22cm 9x4x9inch 4 5 out of 5 stars 5 86 00 86. These playful sculptures are now among the most iconic works of contemporary art. Born in york pennsylvania on january 21 1955 artist jeff koons made a name for himself by using everyday objects in special installations that touched on consumerism and the human experience. In 2013 his 10 foot tall balloon dog orange 1994 2000 was purchased for 58 4 million at christie s setting a new record for the most expensive work ever sold at auction by a living artist.

Jeff koons balloon dog blue 1994 2000 mirror polished stainless steel with transparent color coating the broad art foundation.