The artwork “Popples” is a porcelain sculpture created by Jeff Koons in 1988. It belongs to the Neo-Pop Art movement and exemplifies the sculpture genre.
The artwork depicts a charming and whimsical creature with vibrant colors and playful features. The main figure stands upright, reminiscent of a plush toy with a round body, prominently displaying a large blue circle on its chest. The creature’s face features oversized, expressive blue eyes, a blue nose, and cheeks detailed in a contrasting texture. Its ears are asymmetrically colored—one pink and one blue—mirroring the color scheme of its feet and hands, which are tenderly shaped like hearts. Adjacent to the primary figure is a small, detailed bird perched on a multicolored spherical object, enhancing the playful and imaginative nature of the piece. The artwork captures a sense of nostalgia and childlike joy, typical of Koons’ broader body of work within the Neo-Pop Art movement.
