About this artwork

Cut into the shape of various animals, Koons's Easyfun mirrors offer a blend of abstraction and graphic design. Describing them as "just as simple as a pack of Crayola", the artist selected the colours specially to complement the individual animals. With their polished surfaces, the mirrors are highly reflective, and it is impossible to view them without also seeing oneself. Framing the audience within a fantastical world of ponies, elephants and hippos, the artworks recall a childish sense of perception and self-discovery. Koons has said of these works “it’s about being able to create a work that helps liberate people from judgment.” However, the reflections also respond to our narcissistic desire for self-satisfaction, fulfilling adult fantasies and pleasures.

Updated before 2020

  • artist:
    Jeff Koons (born 1955) American
  • title:
    GOAT (Ice Blue)
  • date created:
    1999
  • materials:
    Glass, plastic and stainless steel
  • measurements:
    217.80 x 148.50 x 3.00 cm
  • object type:
  • credit line:
    ARTIST ROOMS National Galleries of Scotland and Tate. Acquired jointly through The d'Offay Donation with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Art Fund, 2008
  • accession number:
    AR00486
  • gallery:
This artwork is part of Artist Rooms
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Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons