The Quiet Evolution of a Montreal Painter In the studios of Montreal, a specific kind of looking began to take shape during the mid-twentieth century. André Jasmin did not arrive at his vision through a single sudden moment, but through a steady accumulation of study and observation. His early years were marked by a formal grounding, beginning with a degree from the Université de Montréal in 1942 and an internship at the École du Meuble. It was during this time that he encountered the influences of Paul-Émile Borduas and Alfred Pellan, figures who helped shape his understanding of the canvas.…