Bromeliad
Bromeliad
Signed Print
Jonas Wood
£3,450-£5,000Value Indicator
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71 x 58cm, Edition of 200, Screenprint
Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 200
Year: 2020
Size: H 71cm x W 58cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: September 2024
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Meaning & Analysis
Bromeliad (2020) is a signed screen print by Jonas Wood showing how the artist translates the three-dimensional world around him into simple yet captivating flat forms. Released in an edition of 200, the print depicts the tropical plant whose spiky leaves rendered in dark shades of green and purple sprawl across the plain beige background. A blooming flower appears at the centre of the print protruding from among the mass of lush leaves.
As an example of a classic modern figurative subject matter, the bromeliad in the print affirms Wood’s relationship with the rich lineage of artists including Henri Matisse and David Hockney. Similarly to Matisse’s Still Life With Shell (1940) and Hockney’s Four Flowers In Still Life (1990), Bromeliad represents Wood’s reimagining of the fabric of everyday life through bold colours, shapes, and dimensions. The artist commented in the context of the subject matter of his artworks: "You could call [my work] a visual diary or even a personal history. I’m not going to paint something that doesn’t have anything to do with me. Of all of the possible things I could paint, the thing that interests me is something that I can get close enough to in order to paint it honestly."
American artist, Jonas Wood, navigates the intersection of tradition and innovation within his work. Defying categorisation, Wood is renowned for his vibrant and intricate works that blend together textures, landscapes and still life. His compositions reveal an intimate exploration of personal and shared spaces, presenting the psychological impact and lasting memories of the artist. These experiences are recreated using Wood's distinctive bold line work, flattened forms and vibrant colour. His visual language references movements such as Cubism and Pop Art, yet is heavily personal. Wood's masterful synthesis of colour, form, and narrative has established a legacy that resonates with collectors and enthusiasts alike.
