“One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank (Spalding Dr. J 241 Series)” is an artwork created in 1985 by Jeff Koons in the United States. This ready-made sculpture is a part of the Neo-Pop Art and Conceptual Art movements. The artwork features a basketball suspended in a tank filled with distilled water and saline solution. The tank is mounted on a minimalist, black metal stand.
The artwork depicts a Spalding basketball perfectly suspended in the center of a glass tank, filled with a transparent liquid. This tank is supported by a sleek and simple black metal frame. The composition highlights the ball’s flotation and emphasizes equilibrium and balance. The vivid orange color of the basketball contrasts sharply with the clear, colorless liquid and the black stand, making it the focal point of the artwork. The piece is a quintessential example of Koons’ ability to elevate everyday objects into high art while provoking contemplation about consumer culture and object value.
