The artwork titled “Gazing Ball (Picasso Couple)” was created by the artist Jeff Koons between 2014 and 2015. It employs the mediums of oil and glass and falls within the Neo-Pop Art movement, categorizing it as a portrait genre.
The artwork portrays a composition inspired by Pablo Picasso, featuring intertwining abstract faces typical of Picasso’s cubist style, rendered in monochromatic shades. Central to the piece is a striking blue glass ball, meticulously integrated into the oil painting. The reflective nature of the gazing ball invites the viewer to engage directly with the artwork, as it mirrors its surroundings and creates a dynamic interaction between the viewer, the piece, and the gallery space. This interaction emphasizes the Neo-Pop Art movement’s focus on merging popular culture with fine art, while the portrait genre is distilled through the fusion of contemporary and classical elements.