Artwork copyright Neil McWee. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1999.

Artwork copyright Neil McWee. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Neil McWee. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Clear Creek, Zion National Park, 1995

Neil McWee
American (born 1957)

Location: Highland High School, Cowiche

About the Artwork

Clear Creek, Zion National Park was taken by photographer Neil McWee in Utah. This piece captures the scale, color, and texture of a canyon wall along the Virgin River. McWee sees his photographs of State and National parks as documents for future generations. He notes that his images help viewers understand how our parks hold "aesthetic, recreational, spiritual and educational value to the American society."

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

About the Artist

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