Artwork copyright Neil McWee. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1994.

Tree Museum No. 1, 1993

Neil McWee
American (born 1957)

Location: Sheridan Elementary, Tacoma

About the Artwork

Tree Museum No. 1 is part of a series of photographs by artist Neil McWee taken at the Arboretum near the University of Washington in Seattle. The title is inspired by Joni Mitchell lyrics from the song "Big Yellow Taxi." The series celebrates and advocates for the preservation and protection of state and national parks. This piece features a detailed patchwork of leaves, capturing the vivid colors of fall.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma Public Schools.

About the Artist

Pacific Northwest photographer Neil McWee captures richly detailed images of the natural landscape.