I believe that my art gets across the point that I'm in this morality theater trying to help the underdog, and I'm speaking socially here, showing concern and making psychological and philosophical statements for the underdog. Jeff Koons artconcernmake share on social
I'm always working. If I'm not in my studio I become quite nervous. Jeff Koons nervousstudiowork Change image and share on social
I remember being an art student and going to the Whitney in 1974 to see the exhibition of Jim Nutt, the Chicago imagist. It was then I transferred to school in Chicago, all because of that show. Jeff Koons artchicagoexhibition Change image and share on social
Art has this ability to allow you to connect back through history in the same way that biology does. I'm always looking for source material. Jeff Koons abilityartback Change image and share on social
Every day I wake up and I really try to pinch myself to take advantage of today and to use that freedom of gesture to do what I really like to do. Jeff Koons advantagedayfreedom Change image and share on social
I try to be a truthful artist and I try to show a level of courage. I enjoy that. I'm a messenger. Jeff Koons artistcourageenjoy Change image and share on social
Art is about profundity. It's about connecting to everything that it means to be alive, but you have to act. Jeff Koons actaliveart Change image and share on social
There are certain artworks that I respond to, artists that I respond to. It's an intellectual reaction but it's also a biological reaction. And the excitement that the work can generate - how it makes you feel about not only your intellectual possibilities but your physical possibilities in this world. How it feels to be alive! Jeff Koons aliveartistartwork share on social
For me, art really starts with acceptance, self trust. Wherever you come to with art, it's perfect. You don't have to come with anything. What you bring to something is the art. That's where it's found. It's found within you. Jeff Koons acceptanceartbring share on social