JACQUES MOITORET

Biography

Jacques Moitoret, a unique and provocative artist, has been professionally painting for over 40 years. He was born in Seattle, Washington in 1947, and painted and studied in the United States and Europe. Using dramatic juxtapositions his art often fuses Old Masters technique, "smooth as silk,” and surrealism.
Since 1980 Moitoret has concentrated on realistic portraiture, expertly capturing subtle aspects of personality. He maintains that the most challenging and rewarding subject of art is the human visage.

Achievements

• Jacques Moitoret studied at the University of Washington and with Ecole de Beaux Arts in Avignon, France. He has also studied and resided in Venice and London.
• Seattle Arts Commission grant recipient, commissioned historical triptych - painting chosen to represent Seattle to its sister city, Kobe, Japan.
• First Place Juror’s Award, Northwest Annual Exhibition, Seattle.
• Shown in Bumbershoot invitational exhibitions
• One-man show at Woodside Braseth Gallery, Seattle, plus numerous group shows.
• Major Paintings in Microsoft collection and City of Seattle collection, as well as premier private collections.
• Featured article in Juxtapoz art magazine.
• Award winner: 2004 Anacortes Arts Festival juried art show.