Artwork copyright Elwood Jones. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Chinese Lanterns, 1992

Elwood Jones
American (born 1925, died 2005)

Location: Naches Valley Middle School, Naches

About the Artwork

In Chinese Lanterns late photographer Elwood Jones captures vibrant contrasting colors and an intimate perspective. This piece is part of the artist's lifelong body of work dedicated to presenting the "universal expression" of flowers as symbols of "peace, sorrow, love, and joy."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Naches Valley School District.

About the Artist

Seattle-based psychiatrist Dr. Elwood Jones (1925-2005) was an accomplished photographer, with works collected nationally. Best known for his intimate compositions of flowers, Jones sought to "preserve in imagery their ephemeral beauty."