Jeff Koons has a very distinct approach and style with his art. His most recent work at Versailles really accentuates Koons personal and unique approach to art . Koons creations replicate things found in everyday life but add twists, sometimes subtle and sometimes overt to speak beyond just the art itself. For example, hanging in Versailles is a work that resembles a inflatable lobster not uncommon at family pools. However, it despite the striking resemblance to the plastic inflatable material it is in fact made of metal and other compounds. The way in which the lobster is painted one can envision the face of a French worker, which brings significantly more meaning to the fact it is hanging upside down by a steal hook.
Koons and his group of artists only produce a small number of pieces per year because of the intricate detail and innateness of each work. Several days even weeks can be spent attempting to match the color from Koons computer printout concept to paint. Another interesting concept about Koons he rarely does any of the actual work with his hands anymore much of his role is conceptualizing the work and approving the progress as it is made. One may argue this makes him less a factor in the art. I disagree; it is not that he isn’t partaking in the production because he can’t physically perform the necessary functions at a high level. But rather in order to bring more of his concepts to life he trusts a team. In fact, he is doing the art world a favor by carefully training and developing highly skilled artists that one day may be able to take something very simple and make it yet so complex.
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