“New Hoover Convertible, New Shelton Wet/Dry 10 Gallon Doubledecker” is a conceptual sculpture created by Jeff Koons in 1981, utilizing ready-made objects and light bulbs. The artwork, hailing from the United States, is emblematic of the Conceptual Art movement. It serves as a thought-provoking piece that challenges the conventional boundaries of art by incorporating ordinary consumer products in an artistic context.
The artwork features a meticulously arranged display within a transparent case, housing a vacuum cleaner on the lower level and a wet/dry vacuum on the upper level. Both items are illuminated from below, drawing attention to their sleek, industrial design and transforming mundane household appliances into objects of visual intrigue and aesthetic contemplation. The juxtaposition of these utilitarian items with their elegantly lit presentation invites viewers to reconsider the role and perception of everyday objects in contemporary art.