Jacques Tocatlian (1929-2019) was a man of many talents.

He was a devoted family man who lived on three continents and always provided for his family. He was a diplomat who carried his work with devotion and conviction, with competence and success. He was builder who laid the foundation for the revival of the Library of Alexandria. He was a writer who looked at the world with humor and tolerance.

Jacques was also a painter who wasn’t bound by borders, defined by labels, or frightened of critics. He painted in a variety of styles. His work was good enough to win a first prize but sometimes went unappreciated. It was experimental. It was mostly happy. It was sometimes unfinished. It captured moments and places he cared to remember and share with others.