Artwork copyright Elwood Jones. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Bleeding Heart, 1996

Elwood Jones
American (born 1925, died 2005)

Location: Griffin School, Olympia

About the Artwork

Late photographer Elwood Jones created Bleeding Heart using 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 Griffin 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."