Although not a photographer, Jeff Koons’ work has similar themes to those I am interested in working with. A lot of his work is playful, colorful, and directly features aspects of childhood. His series of Balloon Dogs not only evokes this sense of childhood and nostalgia, each of the five sculptures come in a different color: Blue, Red, Magenta, Orange, and Yellow.

Jeff Koons, Balloon Dog, 1994-2000, stainless steel

Koons takes objects associated with childhood and turns them into large-scale, colorful sculptures that radiate positive energy. His work is often featured in museums as well as in public places that are accessible by a large audience, such as Rockefeller Center.

Jeff Koons, Play-Doh, 1994-2014, aluminum

Koons has been influencing the art world since the 80’s and has had major exhibitions in the Whitney Museum and the Guggenheim Bilbao.