Sculptor and Curator Discuss Return of Stolen Sculpture
July 03, 2008 Filed in: Yukon Seasons Heist
LINK: Listen to this CHON FM Radio interview on YouTube
(moose antler skull carving, moose antler skull sculpture)
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Alisha Rosenberger, CHON FM Reporter
It was a long awaited reunion for former Yukon artist Shane Wilson. After seeing pictures of his recovered sculpture, "Yukon Seasons", he returned to Whitehorse yesterday to assess the damage in person. Wilson says it was much less than he expected. Read More...
Artist Reunited and Skullpture Donation
July 02, 2008 Filed in: Shows and Unveilings | Yukon Seasons Heist
LINK: Listen to this CBC Radio interview on YouTube
(moose antler skull carving, moose antler skull sculpture)
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Cheryl Kawaja, Host, CBC Whitehorse Noon Show
Well Shane Wilson is unveiling a new work of art and hoping to put an old one back together.
The former Yukoner is now based in British Columbia. He's back in the Territory to unveil a series of sculptures in Haines Junction.
He's also hoping to take a look at a carving that was damaged in a recent theft. "Yukon Seasons" is an elaborately carved moose head, lifted from the Canada Games Centre last year. After being on the wanted list for several months it was finally returned but the thieves had damaged the piece.
Shane Wilson obviously has a lot on his plate but he's taken some time out to chat with me here this afternoon. Read More...
Sculptor Reunited With Stolen Sculpture - CBC Radio News
July 02, 2008 Filed in: Yukon Seasons Heist
LINK: Listen to this CBC Radio news item on YouTube
(moose antler skull carving, moose antler skull sculpture)
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Sandy Coleman, Host, CBC Whitehorse Morning Show
A Yukon sculptor got a first-hand look yesterday at the damage done to his artwork. The moose antler carving was stolen last fall from the Canada Games Centre in Whitehorse. It resurfaced a few months ago in less than pristine condition. As Susan Stanley reports, it will take time to repair the piece, but the damage could have been much worse. Read More...
'Stolen Sculpture Reunited with Artist for First Time' - Whitehorse Star
July 04, 2008 Filed in: Yukon Seasons Heist
by Jason Unrau
Star Reporter
REUNITED - Artist Shane Wilson got to inspect his sculpture for the first time since it was stolen from the Canada Games Centre and eventually returned anonymously to the RCMP detachment.
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'Yukon Seasons' Artist Reunited with Sculpture - CBC-TV Northbeat
July 02, 2008 Filed in: Yukon Seasons Heist
LINKS: Watch this broadcast on YouTube
(moose antler skull carving, moose antler skull sculpture)
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CBC Northbeat Announcer
It's one of the most talked about pieces of Yukon Art, at least in terms of what's happened to it in its short history. Now, in the latest chapter, the unique piece of art has been reunited with its creator after being stolen and damaged.
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