Jonas Wood Dilophosaurus wetherilli For Sale

About this work

Jonas Wood has emerged as one of the most significant American painters of his generation, distinguished by his flattened pictorial space, vibrant color relationships, and methodical approach to depicting interior scenes, sports imagery, and botanical subjects. His work occupies a unique position at the intersection of representation and abstraction, drawing equally from David Hockney's spatial experiments and the pattern-based compositions of Matisse. Wood's prints have become particularly sought after, with his editions consistently performing well on the secondary market and attracting institutional attention alongside his paintings. Dilophosaurus wetherilli from 2015 demonstrates Wood's lesser-known but deeply personal engagement with natural history and prehistoric subjects. The title references the early Jurassic theropod dinosaur, and the work reflects Wood's ongoing interest in museum displays, scientific illustration, and the ways we construct knowledge through visual representation. This lithograph showcases his characteristic graphic sensibility—bold outlines, compressed depth, and an almost diagrammatic clarity that transforms its subject into something both familiar and strange. Produced in an edition of thirty, this print represents an accessible entry point into Wood's practice while maintaining the formal rigor of his larger canvases. The lithographic medium suits his aesthetic particularly well, allowing for the crisp delineation and saturated tones that define his visual language. Works from this period coincide with Wood's rising institutional profile, including major presentations at the Dallas Museum of Art and the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. For acquisition inquiries regarding this Jonas Wood lithograph, please contact Guy Hepner.