Jeff Koons
Catalogue of the 2012 exhibition
Art Edition
Availability | In stock |
Price | CHF 17'000.00 |
Item # | 27566 |
Jeff Koons transforms a simple twisted balloon swan into a reflective yellow porcelain for his limited edition, Balloon Swan (Yellow). The original Balloon Swan, 2004–2011, is a monumental sculpture, standing over 3 meters high, in mirror-polished stainless steel with transparent color coating.
The figure of the swan has significant personal resonance for the artist; it was one of the first sculptures Koons made at 9 years old in ceramic, for which the young artist diligently worked on to get the angle of the neck correct. For Balloon Swan, he worked for over a year and a half shaping its graceful neck.
Through research, modeling, milling, polishing, and lacquering, the swan was elevated to its final monumental form. His perseverance resulted in a work that alludes to the playfulness of childhood while its simplified, reflective surface also communicates desire and acceptance.
Edition | 999 Ex. |
Material | Porcelain |
Size | 24.1 x 16.4 x 21 cm |
Manufactory | Bernardaud, France |
Certificate | Numbered, Signed in the glaze |
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