This publication coincides with the exhibition Alex Colville: Student Years held at the Owens Art Gallery from 29 June to 2 September 2012. Curated by Gemey Kelly and Jane Tisdale.

This exhibition marks seventy years since Canadian artist Alex Colville graduated in Fine Arts from Mount Allison University in 1942. During his student years, Colville established working methods and practices that carried him forward gradually to become one of Canada’s leading artists.

Foreword by Gemey Kelly
Essay by Jane Tisdale
Design by Robert Tombs