Bold and intriguing, this sculpture, “Balloon Dog (Magenta)” by Jeff Koons, induces a feeling of wonder and happiness. “Balloon Dog (Magenta)” by Jeff Koons is part of the Celebration series which began in 1994. The Balloon Dog is an archetype connecting people to the monumental and the everyday. Looking at this sculpture, you can hear the sound of the party. We can hear the sound of children laughing and running around playing games. We can hear the sound of balloons popping as well as the twisted screams of a party clown as he creates this wonderful balloon animal. This sculpture also evokes the sense of smell during these celebrations where the balloon dog would be present. A smell like the smoke of candles blown out on a birthday cake, or maybe even the smell of fireworks at a New Year's party or carnival. Balloon Dog gives a feeling of happiness and warmth. It reminds the viewer of happy memories from the past and even makes you wonder about new memories to come. New memories of birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries, so many delicious events where a simple balloon animal can simply be present in the hands of little children who eat a chocolate cake and nibble their chips and lollipops. . This simple geometric construction, with its mirror-coated, smooth stainless steel and clear magenta-colored coating, measures 120 inches high, 144 inches deep, and 45 inches wide. It beautifully depicts the image of a balloon dog in three dimensions and does so while exaggerating its size and space, making it very dramatic. Its large, round, bubbly body shape suggests that this sculpture really is a large balloon animal. With its tight twists and turns, you can almost imagine creating a balloon dog just by looking... middle of paper ...... great example of an artwork that can be used in the classroom. Balloon Dog offers lots to engage with learners from Stage 2 to Stage 3. Students can be encouraged to look at Balloon Dog (magenta) and recreate their own balloon dog or other balloon animal. Students can examine and learn from their creations, talk and discuss Jeff Koon's Balloon Dog and how it compares to their own and even draw what they have produced, helping them understand design elements such as shape and shadow, observing the twists and reflections of light. detaches from the balloon like on Jeff's Koon's balloon dog (magenta). Works CitedChristies. (October 21, 2013) Video: Jeff Koons on Balloon Dog (Orange) [video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYahe1-isH4Jeff Koons. Accessed March 13, 2014 from www.jeffkoons.com/site/index.html