"Shane Wilson's art always seems fresh and surprising ... words that seldom apply to the vast majority of art turned out these days."
Robert Bateman, Artist
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, 2010
"Art and nature form a breathtaking confluence in the extraordinary, evocative portfolio of Canadian carver-sculptor Shane Wilson. His work defies the language of genre."
Todd Wilkinson, Author and Journalist
Boseman, Montana, 2010
"Pure, expressive design."
David J. Wagner, Ph.D
Art Historian and Author of American Wildlife Art
Milwaulkee, Wisconsin, 2010
"Your work is absolutely riveting ...the hair on the back of my neck is standing up!"
David Gutnick, Reporter - Sounds Like Canada/The Sunday Edition
CBC Radio One
Whitehorse, Yukon, 2007
"Your carved antlers have such a redeeming quality ... for me they reflect a glimpse of the deep true nature of this planet."
Grace de la Luna, Curator
Illuseum Gallery
Amsterdam, Holland, 2005
"Moose antlers shatter into ice fragments or melt into Celtic knots, metamorphosed by the magic of Shane Wilson's blades."
Gunnar Blodget, Writer and New Media Designer
Great Northern Arts Festival
Inuvik, NWT. 1998
"Beautiful carving ... [Sheila and I] greatly admire this wonderful work of art."
The Right Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, 2004
"The best antler carver in the world."
Sherman Hines, Photographer and Publisher
Poplar Grove, Nova Scotia, 2010
"Magnificent ... Shane Wilson's ability and attention to detail will astound you."
Dennis Campbell, President and Editor, Grand Slam Club
Birmingham, Alabama, 2001
"I have studied with other carvers that are well known in the world, but I would consider Shane to be the best I have ever seen."
Keith Levoir
Collector, Businessman and Avian Artist
Okotoks, Alberta, 2010
"Absolutely original!"
Rick Taylor, Wildlife Bronze Artist
Reno, Nevada 2000
"A lot excites me about Shane's work. His pieces appeal equally to urbanites that do not hunt. This may sound contradictory, but I love the storytelling/narrative in his abstract pieces."
Mary Bradshaw, Director
Yukon Arts Centre Gallery
Whitehorse, Yukon, 2010
“I was an athlete at the Canada Winter Games last week, and I just wanted to thank you for your incredible contribution. The torches are among the greatest works of art I've ever seen ... The mood and detail you've captured is astounding. It was wonderful to have such amazing creations be the trigger for the Games ... Thank you so much!"
Alana Westwood, Badminton
University of Winnepeg,
Winnepeg, Manitoba, 2007
"Three stunning Torches bring the spirit of the Games to every region of Canada's Territories."
The Canada Winter Games Host Society
Whitehorse, Yukon, 2006
"Nice torch" ... "Nice carving" ... "Wow" ... "Impressive"
Participants in the Pangnirtung CWG Torch Relay and Auyuiituq National Park CWG Torch Challenge
Pagnirtung, Nunavut, 2006
"Your skullptures are spectacular ... they really are unique and beautiful."
Barbara Lukwinski, Bronze and Patination Artist and Instructor
Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2007
"Wicked! ... [Your] skulls are awesome."
Leila Shahin, Art Lover
Fort McMurray, Alberta, 2007
"Your skullptures remind me of miniature Henry Moores."
Gerald L. Kortello, Artist and Sculptor
Norquay, Saskatchewan, 2007
"[Yukon Seasons] truly is a Picasso for the Yukon Territory ... an unbelievable sculpture and a unique work of art!"
Chris Marinello, Executive Director & General Counsel
The Art Loss Register, New York, U.S.A., 2008
"Shane Wilson is one of the most extraordinary and inspirational artists of our time ... a Canadian icon!"
Sarina Condello, The Barefoot Dancer
Toronto, Canada, 2008
“The caribou antler, traditional carving techniques and design of these torches are definitely outside the usual slick approaches for Olympic torch design, but who cares when the departure is so interesting. A fitting design for the Canada Winter Games, they all feel completely Canadian.”
Todd Falkowsky, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Design
Ontario College of Art and Design and
Co-Founder of Motherbrand and Canadian Design Resource
Toronto, Ontario, 2008
“It'll be hard for anyone interested in creating culturally relevant torches to hold a candle to these.”
Hollister H. Hovey, Design Blogger
holisterhovey.blogspot.com
Brooklyn, New York, 2008
“HOORAY! YES! and HOT DIGGITY DOG!!!”
Ruth McCullough, Artist and Retired Visual Arts Co-ordinator, Yukon Government
'on the recovery of Yukon Seasons'
Whitehorse, Yukon, 2008
“Incredibly intricate ... by far the best antler carving we've ever seen.”
Aaron and Jill Bork
Alaska Antler Works
Anchorage, Alaska, 2004
“Check out Shane Wilson Sculpture to see a real master.”
Wilfred Charbonneau, Antler Carver
Woodcarving Illustrated, Carvers Forum
Clifton Park, New York, 2007
"The best antler carver I have encountered, incredible work!"
Cavin Richie, Bronze Wildlife Jeweler and Carver
www.Cavin.org
Port Townsend, Washington, 2007
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