The Puppy By Jeff Koons – Themes Explored
There are many artistic and other themes in the Puppy by Jeff Koons. In the Puppy, Jeff Koon engages the past and present. He is using modern and sophisticated technology with the age-old art of Topiary.
He has used modern technology it build something that will last and stand through the test of time (Stainless steel), yet referenced the age-old art of topairy.
Jeff Koon is also true to his past work as he combines the elite (Topiary and breeding of fine dogs) with the masses (a family pet or a garden). Puppy itself is almost the kind of metaphor about how we live our lives literally and figuratively.
The puppy is a mammoth size, and the plants can grow out of control. Yet the Puppy is so well designed what can seem out of control is very much in control.
The puppy is a fantastic work of art by a tremendous American artist. Jeff Koons has shown us that he can do any theme – even a Puppy and make it magnificent and grand.
You can find out more about Jeff Koons and see his artwork by visiting his official site here.
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The Puppy By Jeff Koons – The Topiary Reference
This substantial oversized puppy is standing guard at the Guggenheim. On it are flowers and different types of plants. The plants are replaced twice a year for seasonal flowers or plants; the plants are replaced in April and October each year.
Some types of plants placed on the Puppy art installation include pansies for the fall and winter, and begonias, impatiens, and petunias for the spring and summertime periods. Depending on the time of year you visit the Puppy, it can look completely different.
The Puppy is in reference to the 18th Century formal gardens found in many places around the world such as England. The Topiary nature of the Puppy is similar to many of the Topiary plants found in these gardens.
Topiary is the horticulture practice of trimming plants to maintain clean shapes, whether geometric, animals, or just a form. As Topiary requires skill, it was usually in the finest homes and gardens around the world and would usually require a gardener to take care of the gardens and plants. .
What Are the Balloon Dogs?
The Balloon Dogs (1994 to 2000) by Jeff Koons are five dogs that appear like blown-up balloon animals. They are a part of the artist’s series called Celebrations, which he started in 1993. It consists of a variety of sculptures and paintings focusing on the idea of celebration and items we would buy or see like inflatables, hearts, Easter eggs, flowers, as well as the type of toys children would be fond of playing with.