Artwork copyright Elwood Jones. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Protea, 1992

Elwood Jones
American (born 1925, died 2005)

Location: Emerson Elementary School, Pasco

About the Artwork

Protea was created by late photographer Elwood Jones. He used a unique and intimate perspective to highlight the vibrant colors and dramatic structure of his subject. 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 Pasco 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."