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Painting by Jacques Tocatlian
Jacques Tocatlian, 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 a 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.
When Jacques passed away on January 24, 2019, we assembled in his room close to 200 paintings that he had painted over the course of a half century. Many of these painting had been stored in the basement and seldom seen. Rediscovering his works was like Ali Baba discovering a cave full with treasures.
But unlike Ali Baba, the family decided to give away most of the paintings to friends and family. It was our way to share his legacy and for Jacques to live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Below is a compilation of many of his works. Thank you to everyone that is displaying his paintings in your homes and offices. We know how much it means to Jacques.
Painting by Jacques Tocatlian
Jacques Tocatlian, 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 a 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.
When Jacques passed away on January 24, 2019, we assembled in his room close to 200 paintings that he had painted over the course of a half century. Many of these painting had been stored in the basement and seldom seen. Rediscovering his works was like Ali Baba discovering a cave full with treasures.
But unlike Ali Baba, the family decided to give away most of the paintings to friends and family. It was our way to share his legacy and for Jacques to live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Below is a compilation of many of his works. Thank you to everyone that is displaying his paintings in your homes and offices. We know how much it means to Jacques.