Jonas Wood: Drawings: 2003–2023

Drawings: 2003–2023 is the most comprehensive collection of Jonas Wood's artistic practice to date, featuring 100 works on paper that trace his trajectory back to his early days in Los Angeles. The artist's distinct visual language began to take shape during this period, with drawing playing a central role in his process. The collection showcases Wood's deep appreciation for the handmade, with layers of references and the transformative nature of various artistic media evident in his work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: Karma

Comprising a remarkable collection of 100 works on paper, Drawings: 2003–2023 represents the most extensive body of art created by the renowned artist Jonas Wood to date. This extensive body of work takes us on a journey back to the artist's early days in Los Angeles, where he collaborated with painter Laura Owens and sculptor Matt Johnson. During this formative period, Wood began to shape his distinct visual language, which would later define his mature practice.

Drawing played a pivotal role in Wood's artistic process, serving as both preparatory sketches for his collages and paintings and independent works of art in their own right. At the heart of Wood's prolific output lies a profound appreciation for the handmade, a sentiment reflected in his engagement with found photographs, manual projectors, and half-erased pencil sketches. While these works are rendered in a flattened perspective, they are intricately layered, revealing traces of the artist's hand, miscellaneous references, and the transformative nature of various artistic media.

The comprehensive catalog of Drawings: 2003–2023 includes an insightful essay by Douglas Fogle, alongside a captivating conversation between Laura Owens and the artist. The Los Angeles-based artist Jonas Wood, born in 1977, is known for his vibrant and intricate paintings, drawings, and prints. His compositions often feature intricate still lifes and interior domestic scenes, drawing inspiration from art history, memory, and the elements of his personal life. With a bold and graphic style, Wood's work prominently showcases basketballs, ceramics, and lush plants, creating visually captivating and thought-provoking pieces.

Weight: 1592g
Dimension: 270 x 288 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781949172997