The artwork, named “Dogpool Ladder,” was conceived by the artist Jeff Koons between the years 2007 and 2011 in the United States. It is a bronze sculpture associated with the Neo-Pop Art movement and is part of the “Popeye” series.
Visually, the artwork features a yellow and black ladder that supports an inflatable ring designed to resemble a dalmatian dog. The inflatable ring has black spots, a white base, and a smiling dog head with blue eyes at the front, creating a playful juxtaposition with the sturdy, industrial appearance of the ladder. The friendly and whimsical nature of the inflatable ring contrasts starkly with the utilitarian yellow ladder, emphasizing themes of playfulness and paradox often explored in Koons’ works.
