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Book Synopsis: Southern California–based painter Jonas Wood (b. 1977) depicts everyday scenes in a colorful, graphic style that references modernist and Pop aesthetics while remaining unquestionably contemporary. The first book to consider Wood’s work in a scholarly, art-historical context, this mid-career survey cements his place in the lineage of artists who similarly embraced quotidian imagery and pictorial flatness to tell deeper stories, such as David Hockney, Henri Matisse, and Philip Guston. While based on intense real-life observation, Wood’s paintings depict worlds that are ultimately fictive, subjected to a process of manipulation through preparatory photo collages. The authors hone in on Wood’s ability to compose scenes dense with objects, people, and places that have intense personal meaning yet function allegorically to suggest universal situations and themes. Striking illustrations of Wood’s pieces demonstrate how the personal has become public in the digital age, capturing the brilliance and depth of this artist on the rise.
Distributed for the Dallas Museum of Art
Exhibition Schedule: Dallas Museum of Art (03/24/19–07/14/19)
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Looking for a captivating art book that will transport you into a world of vibrant colors and modern aesthetics? Look no further than Jonas Wood's latest mid-career survey. In this scholarly examination, Wood's work is celebrated for its ability to tell deeper stories while remaining undeniably contemporary. Drawing inspiration from art legends such as David Hockney, Henri Matisse, and Philip Guston, Wood's colorful, graphic style combines everyday scenes with elements of modernist and Pop art. Through a meticulous process of manipulation and observation, Wood creates fictive worlds that are both intensely personal and allegorical. With striking illustrations of his artwork, this book offers a unique glimpse into the brilliance and depth of an artist on the rise.
If you want to uncover the hidden layers and meanings behind Jonas Wood's thought-provoking art, this mid-career survey is a must-have for your collection. Each page of this book is meticulously crafted to provide an in-depth exploration of Wood's ability to compose scenes dense with objects, people, and places that hold significant personal meaning. Through his artwork, Wood captures universal situations and themes, making them accessible to all. Through the lens of the digital age, this book demonstrates how the personal has become public, highlighting the relevance of Wood's art in today's society. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the brilliance of Jonas Wood - order your copy today!
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