Vista Loves Art by Artbeat on Main Street
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A Vista Treasure
The past, present and
future of art in Vista are attractively framed in an octogenarian as full of
life’s hues as the watercolors, oils and mixed media decorating her home. Most
pieces were created by the homeowner herself. Longtime Vistan Dorothy Jaques has
been actively involved in the vibrant North County art community since the
early 1970s.
Award ribbons overflow a
shoebox in the garage of this woman whose modesty about her accomplishments is
overshadowed by her considerable talents. Her work has been featured in
exhibits from the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery to the San Diego Museum of
Art. A favorite original hangs in the home of an elected local official.
Jaques was instrumental in the
founding and furthering of organizations such as the 1990s-era Vista Initiative
for the Visual Arts (VIVA) and the Vista Art Foundation (VAF). In fact, her
friendship with famous watercolorist Thelma Speed Houston led actor and avid
Houston collector Ken Jenkins (Dr. Kelso on “Scrubs”) to work with Jaques on a VAF
fundraising retrospective of Houston’s work in 2007.
Dorothy Jaques with one of her paintings
Art Generates Connections and
Connects Generations
From her Paris-purchased Monet
tote bag to the plethora of works that come alive within her abode, Jaques’
home exudes art, warmth and vitality. Fresh from a recent “paint out” plein air
excursion with artist friends, she confides, “Art came to my rescue when my son
died in 1975 and it has suddenly come back into my life now, two years after my
husband died. Art helps keep you sharp as you age. Unlike some activities, it
is something you can do, enjoy and excel at all your life.”
Jaques says she is delighted
to see art alive and well at ArtBeat on Main Street. “I’m very impressed by
ArtBeat. I like the diversity and the downtown location. The art is accessible
and so are the artists. In fact, my daughter, Lizzie Lawrence, is taking
classes at the Gallery.”
ArtBeat co-owners Kris Petersen
and Kait Matthews say they are humbled and excited to be part of the art continuum
in Vista. They note, “Having Dorothy Jaques as a Gallery guest adds a wonderful
touch of class to ArtBeat. Having her daughter hone her skills here is very exciting.”
They believe, “Creativity
connects people and generations. The Jaques family makes togetherness an art!”
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