Artwork copyright Elwood Jones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Oriental Poppy, 1992

Elwood Jones
American (born 1925, died 2005)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Oriental Poppy 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 Washington State Arts Commission.

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."