Artwork copyright Elwood Jones. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Crocus, 1992

Elwood Jones
American (born 1925, died 2005)

Location: Naches Valley Middle School, Naches

About the Artwork

In Crocus late photographer Elwood Jones intimately captures the rich colors and subtle patterns of crocus blossoms covered in dew. 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."