2/14/11- Jeff Koonz

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I really wanted to like Jeff Koonz just because alot of people didn't like his art. I mean really, his art is pretty catchy. Who doesn't love a giant puppy made of flowers or a balloon animal that you could ride? I really love the balloon dog, its so fun. I sadly had to go the route of disliking him because after a few youtube videos where he sounded completely pompous, and the fact that he doesn't actually make the art, he just puts forth the idea, he began to push my buttons.

He wants you to be able to look at his pieces and decipher what they're about within 6 seconds of looking at them. I can appreciate that because I know that I don't give people much of a chance when it comes to art. I've learned to take the time now, but for the average person you have about 6 seconds of cognitive thought from them and then they move on. His art is fun and basic which appeals to me. He uses such a variety of objects it is hard to list just one that he favors.

 

Really the only reason that I don't like Jeff Koonz is because of his unconventional method that I find to be kind of insulting to the art world. I don't find it fair. Yeah yeah, go on about his contributions to the art world, but I'll counter your argument with the fact that just because it is your idea that doesn't exactly make it yours.