“WALRUS (Purple),” an artwork by Jeff Koons created in 1999, is a steel, glass, and plastic sculpture that falls under the Neo-Pop Art movement. The artwork exemplifies Koons’ playful yet sophisticated approach to contemporary art, incorporating reflective surfaces and vibrant color to engage the viewer.
The artwork features a predominately purple palette and abstract design, stylistically evoking the image of a walrus. Geometric in form, it utilizes smooth, polished surfaces that create a mirror-like effect, reflecting its surroundings and the observer. The shape is simplified yet recognizable, suggesting the silhouette of a walrus in a minimalist fashion. The use of steel, glass, and plastic gives the piece an industrial yet modern aesthetic, underlining the juxtaposition of everyday objects within the high art context.
