“Three Ball 50/50 Tank (Two Dr. J. Silver Series, One Wilson Supershot)” is a conceptual sculpture created by the American artist Jeff Koons in 1985. The artwork belongs to both the Conceptual Art and Neo-Pop Art movements. The sculpture is composed of a glass tank containing three basketballs – two Dr. J. Silver Series and one Wilson Supershot – suspended in water at a point where they achieve a state of equilibrium, floating halfway submerged.
The artwork presents a visually striking display, with the three basketballs precisely balanced within the tank. Positioned on a sleek, black metal stand, the tank is filled to a level where the basketballs are suspended in mid-water, achieving a 50/50 balance between sinking and floating. This innovative piece challenges traditional perceptions of art and engages the viewer in a contemplation of equilibrium, materiality, and the manipulation of everyday objects to create profound visual and conceptual effects.
