The artwork titled “Naked,” created by Jeff Koons in 1988, is a porcelain sculpture that belongs to the Neo-Pop Art movement. It falls within the genre of sculpture and nude painting (nu). This piece is representative of Koons’ exploration of popular culture and boundary-pushing themes.
The artwork depicts two nude young children, a boy and a girl, standing closely together on a base adorned with colorful flowers. The boy has red hair styled in a bowl cut, and his right arm is draped over the shoulder of the girl, who has long, flowing red hair. They both appear to be engaged with a small object, possibly a bird, resting in the boy’s hand, held at the center between them. The children’s skin is rendered in a smooth, almost glossy finish, exemplifying Koons’ meticulous craftsmanship in porcelain. The base of the sculpture showcases an array of finely detailed flowers in various vibrant colors, contrasting sharply with the nude skin tones and contributing to the artwork’s visual appeal. This piece, characteristic of Neo-Pop Art, challenges traditional notions of art and provokes thought regarding the innocence and presentation of youth.
