Artwork copyright Tyler Boley. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Untitled #488557, 1985

Tyler Boley
American (born 1950)

Location: Columbia Basin College, Pasco

About the Artwork

This photograph is part of artist Tyler Boley's group of tree-themed photographs. He captured this image in Okanogan County, Washington. He describes the body of work as an exploration of different ideas in landscape photography. He notes, "These involve a complex, interwoven and tightly packed sense of texture across the print, with various rhythmic, compositional and tonal ideas explored within that framework. An attempt is made during the printing to create a sense of tonal presence and integration rather than abrupt contrasts."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Patrol.

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist Tyler Boley creates fine art photographs that capture the Northwest landscape. Born in the Seattle area, he attended the University of Washington and studied music and literature. He pursued a career in music until 1983, when he became a commercial and fine art photographer.