Excitement is building among musicians and artists alike, in anticipation of the 2023 Fort 91原创 Jazz & Arts Festival coming next month.
But for Willoughby artist Lizete Dureault, one of the most exciting moments has already happened. A piece of her artwork has been hung in the village streets for all to see.
鈥淭his means a lot to me鈥�,鈥� she said of being selected. 鈥溾�ust having my art showcased in my hometown and to the locals in 91原创 is a great feeling.鈥�
Dureault, a full-time contemporary artist, had her artwork picked to promote this year鈥檚 festival, explained co-founder Karen Zukas.
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鈥淟izete鈥檚 original art piece was selected by the festival art committee for its creativity, bold colours and representation of both the music and art side of the festival,鈥� Zukas explained.
Along with the street banners, the 54-year-old artist鈥檚 work will be featured in all festival-branded materials including posters, programs, the website, social media, and T-shirts.
鈥淛ust having my art showcased in my hometown and to the locals of 91原创 is a great feeling,鈥� said Dureault, whose focus is painting still life art, primarily working with acrylics and mixed media.
She has participated as one of two dozen feature artists with the 91原创-based West Fine Arts Society in recent years and the Vancouver International 鈥淔or Love of Art鈥� exhibits since 2019.
And, she held a solo show during last year鈥檚 jazz and arts festival.
鈥淢y inspiration for my submission was a visual study of instruments and sound experiences produced by my family members, friends, and performers I have met,鈥� said Dureault.
She was striving with this particular painting to capture the individuality of each instrument, and 鈥渢he feeling they give me.鈥�
Along with her artwork being featured in festival materials, Dureault received a $750 honorarium for use of her artwork and will be featured in a solo exhibit at the festival鈥檚 opening jazz concert on July 20 at the Chief Sepass Theatre.
鈥淚 am excited to promote the early 20th century cubism movement, my driving influence in how I approach most of my current work,鈥� explained the artist.
鈥淢y mission is to achieve unique stylized works, bold, imaginative statements of things I perceive and to capture the West Coast lifestyle.鈥�
Dureault started, like most artists, as a young child. She would draw with her grandma at the kitchen table.
鈥淚t was a special bonding time for us and I loved being able to take my imagination and make it come to life.鈥� She still loves that.
The jazz festival takes place July 20 through 23 in Fort 91原创. The weekend will be filled with music, art, and culture activities, and feature more than 230 performers. Some of the events are ticketed, while others are free to the community on one of five stages scattered throughout Fort 91原创.
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