From the Light at the Tunnel’s End

This work of art was commissioned by the University of Alberta Alumni Association as a gift for the Class of 2023.

This is an instantly recognizable part of the University of Alberta for anyone who has been to North Campus. The painting depicts the transition from student life to becoming an alumnus and includes magpies and golden leaves, which are prominent on our campus. "Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on the culmination of your time at the U of A, and best of luck wherever this chapter brings you next!” says artist Raymond Thériault.

Thériault graduated from the U of A with a Bachelor of Arts (Art & Design) in 1987. Thériault's work can be found in galleries in Alberta and British Columbia, in the permanent collections of several major corporations and in numerous private collections throughout the world.