“I’m always trying to be the best artist, the best human being, the best father and husband,” he says. Limited to editions of 2,300 for the dog plates and 999 for the sculptures, the works will no doubt make their own historical mark for collectors, but for Koons, they’re metaphysical totems to an unbridled imagination that extends throughout every aspect of creation, from managing his 100-plus-strong artist studio to raising his eight children. If you look at the tip of the balloon rabbit’s nose or the monkey or the end of the bladder inside the swan, they relate to what it means to be human and how we kind of define ourselves in art history.” I think these pieces do have that idea at their base, and at the same time they have biology. This animal art sculpture statue comes in a purple color that creates a wonderful centerpiece. “Plato would say it was the most important thing, as it all starts from there, and that has to do with the relation of the body. Description This Elegant, delicate, stylish home decor balloon is made of high-quality ceramic material. Buy Price: 85. Koons, who was able to spot that one sample was a millimeter too high simply with his naked eye, says the idea of scale is the most crucial aspect to all of his works, no matter how large or small. We could have done the same objects using our traditional techniques and that would probably been okay, but not okay for Jeff.”
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“This collaboration would be an opportunity to bring it even more in the standard of our time, plus the challenge was a major one. “Porcelain is perhaps one of the oldest activities of human beings in terms of crafting objects and manufacturing, but we have to treat it as something that is living,” says the company’s CEO, Michel Bernardaud, who has also collaborated with the likes of Marina Abramović, David Lynch, and Kara Walker. Inspired by his failed attempt to sculpt a swan as a child - he couldn’t get the neck quite right - it possesses both masculine and feminine qualities, from the phallic head and beak to the feminine base of its body.įor the artisans at Bernardaud, creating these pieces to Koons’ specifications broke their creative mold. Shop the latest luxury fashions from top designers.
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Perhaps the pièce de résistance of the collection, his acid-yellow swan, was the work he labored over the longest. Get free shipping on Jeff Koons X Bernardaud Set of 3 Balloon Dog (Magenta, Orange, Yellow) at Neiman Marcus. He made a piece called the Portrait of Cezanne and it references that all artists are a little bit like monkeys, not living up to their potential,” he laughs. Since the creation of Balloon Dog (Red) and Balloon Dog (Blue), The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, has been involved in the distribution of the editions so I’m pleased to partner with MOCA to be supportive of their endeavors.“It’s kind of a chaotic aspect of Picabia. 1-48 of 140 results for 'balloon dog bookend' Results Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Their experience in porcelain dates back 150 years. For Balloon Dog (Yellow), it’s been a pleasure working with Bernardaud, who proudly work with only the finest materials, innovative processes, and artisan talent. QIANLING Red Balloon Dog Decor Bookend, Bookshelf Decor Non Skid Bookend, Modern Resin Balloon Dog Decor Bookends for Office Desk, Book Shelf, Room Decor, Modern Living Room Decor, Home Office Decor. In a new twist (ha) on kids’ bookends, the airy, ephemeral but unpoppable balloon dog is cast in resin with enough weight to keep those pesky books on the shelf. Each bookend measures 9.75 L x 4.75 W x 7.75 H. The bubbly and joyful red pups are made from cast resin, while the angle structure is made from sheet metal for weight and stability. What they can do is hold up books with style and color. Teach your old books a new trick with these playful bookends that feature a duo of inflatable doggies showing off. The porcelain only accentuates the sexuality of the piece. That’s why these Balloon Dog Bookends by IMM Living from the SFMOMA store are so special they can’t pop. The piece has an interior life while the reflective exterior surface affirms the viewer through their reflection. But at the same time there’s the profoundness of an archaic sculpture. “ Balloon Dog is a very optimistic piece, its a balloon that a clown would have maybe twist for you at a birthday party. The plates are a reference to the larger Balloon Dog piece which was part of the artist’s Celebration series. The proceeds go to the museum’s endowment, meaning the project will raise $18.4 million. This month, the museum will sell 2,300 of the plates for a scant $8,000 each.
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