Jeff koons’ balloon dog essay sample

My first impression on the Balloon Dog (yellow) was happy and interesting. However, is there any hidden idea? As the Balloon Dog (yellow) is empty inside, just like the soldiers hiding inside the Trojan Horse and they have a really strong killing desire in their mind. I think the viewers will have a big impaction given by the visual effect because the surface has a reflective effect and the shape is a party dog. They remind me of feelings, memories and desires in a party or places where I have seen the balloon dog. I could remember the first time I saw a soft, little balloon dog in a birthday party. I was crazily excited and extremely happy. I immediately had a stronger desire: ‘ I want it!’ It is very interesting when seeing the sculpture which is similar to the balloon dog that I have owned before. Owning a balloon dog was a joyful memory in my childhood and this balloon dog sculpture directly brought me back there and so I could embrace my joy again.

“ I tell people to embrace their past, to embrace who they are.” (Koons, 1992, P. 32) As the sculpture surface is reflective, I believe that Koons is trying to let us become part of his sculpture and exploiting his viewers by letting the viewers think about their past, their shame and enjoy the beauty in it. (1992, P. 32) I think letting the viewers become part of the sculpture is a very creative method. When the viewers are taking a photo on the balloon dog, they are also captured in the photo. It is interesting when I am seeing me reflected on the balloon dog; I would think where I have seen this before.

Bibliography

Coles, S. & Violette, R.(1992). The Jeff Koons Handbook: London, England: Thames & Hudson Limited.

Russet, M. (2013). ‘ Jeff Koons: New Paintings and Sculpture’ at Gagosian Gallery and ‘ Jeff Koons: Gazing Ball’ at David Zwirner. Retrieved fromhttp://galleristny. com/2013/05/jeff-koons-new-paintings-and-sculptures-at-gagosian-gallery-and-jeff-koons-gazing-ball-at-david-zwirner/

Simpson, F. (1992). Jeff Koons. San Francisco, CA: Museum of Modern Art.

Tobler, K. (2012). Jeff Koons, Mastering The Art Of Artificiality. Retrieved from http://worldcrunch. com/culture-society/jeff-koons-mastering-the-art-of-artificiality/c3s5325/

Reference

Tobler, K. (2012). Jeff Koons, Mastering The Art Of Artificiality. [Image] Retrieved from http://worldcrunch. com/culture-society/jeff-koons-mastering-the-art-of-artificiality/c3s5325/