The artwork, “Split-Rocker (Orange/Red)” by Jeff Koons, was created in 1999 using the ready-made medium. It belongs to the art movements Neo-Pop Art and Conceptual Art, and it falls within the sculpture genre.
The artwork showcases a composite head of what appears to be two different rocking horse toys merged together. With one side predominantly orange and the other red, the two halves are united in a seemingly seamless fashion, accentuated with large, expressive eyes that provide a sense of both playfulness and unease. The bright, glossy finish gives the sculpture a cartoon-like, whimsical appearance, reflecting Koons’s characteristic exploration of popular culture and everyday objects. The piece stands on a white pedestal, focused within a minimalistic space that directs all attention to its vibrant and imaginative form.