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Jeff Koons
Balloon Dog (Orange)

2015

About the Item

Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog (Orange) is widely regarded as the quintessential work within his celebrated Celebration series of paintings and sculptures, which Koons' first began developing in the early 1990s. This series emerged from his desire to capture the unbridled joy and wonder that a child experiences when interacting with the world, drawing inspiration from universal symbols of celebration such as birthday parties and festive gatherings. Balloon Dog (Orange), a standout piece among the five unique Balloon Dog sculptures, is crafted from precision-engineered, mirror-polished stainless steel and finished with a translucent coating in one of five vibrant colors: blue, magenta, orange, red, or yellow. The sculpture’s gleaming surface and radiant color imbue it with a contemporary vision of fin-de-siècle opulence, evoking a sense of luxuriousness and modern grandeur. Edition of 2300 With its massive, exaggerated form, Balloon Dog (Orange) possesses a swollen, playful body that contrasts sharply with its highly reflective, almost surreal surface. This balloon animal conveys a remarkable illusion of lightness and weightlessness, as if it could float effortlessly in the air. The sculpture's pristine finish and dazzling color are designed not only to capture the viewer's attention but to ensnare and hold it, reflecting the viewer's image in its surface like an oversized mirror. Its material beauty and joyful, childlike form evoke feelings of innocence, hope, and nostalgia—qualities that connect directly with the universal experience of childhood. However, beneath its playful surface, Balloon Dog (Orange) is also a potent vehicle for deeper reflection. Koons uses sentimentality and an exaggerated scale as tools of insight, engaging with themes that speak to collective human experiences. The sculpture’s monumental size, along with its familiar and almost comical subject matter, invites viewers to consider the intersection of personal and collective memories, the passage of time, and the complexities of human emotion. Koons’s masterful manipulation shows his uncanny ability to elevate the everyday into the realm of high art, transforming something familiar into something intellectually stimulating and sensually captivating. On a formal level, Balloon Dog (Orange) represents a groundbreaking achievement in sculpture, marking a new zenith for the medium as a whole. The boldness of the piece signals a dramatic shift in the way sculpture can be approached, creating an experience that is both visually commanding and emotionally resonant. Its forceful presence and the vitality it exudes have helped cement Balloon Dog (Orange) as a defining work of art in the late 20th century. The piece radiates with a sense of enduring significance in the history of contemporary art. As such, Balloon Dog (Orange) not only epitomizes Koons's artistic vision but also serves as a moment in the evolution of sculpture itself, securing its place as a cultural touchstone for generations to come.
  • Creator:
    Jeff Koons (1955, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2015
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU835116205422

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