"Each painting represents, in a distinct abstracted style, a match held at a prominent Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Women's Tennis Association (WTA), or Olympic tournament."
"Using a heightened palette of saturated colors, he interprets the appearance and surface of each court, whether grass, clay, or hard court."
"Wood positions each court as a horizontal landscape image that spans a vertically oriented canvas, conveying the experience of watching televised tennis matches in a darkened room."
"Some paintings include on-screen graphics of player names and running scores, reinforcing that they represent moments of actual televised matches."
Jonas Wood's exhibition at Gagosian presents new tennis court paintings, marking the gallery's tenth showcase of his work. Each painting, created in 2025 or 2026, captures a match from prominent tennis tournaments in an abstract style. The courts are depicted from behind the baseline, with no players shown, while crowds are suggested through brushstroke patterns. The series continues Wood's exploration of sports, utilizing vibrant colors and elements like nets and signage to distinguish different courts. One painting is inspired by a video game, blending various artistic influences.
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