Shane
Junop
Artist Statement
My name is Shane Junop, I am a stone carver and artisan based in Saskatoon, SK. My artistic journey is deeply rooted in the prairie landscape, where I find inspiration in the hidden beauty and intricate geology of natural stone.
My process begins on the prairie, where I select stones that resonate with me, often starting with an impromptu sketch directly on the surface. By relying on intuition to guide my carving, I define natural lines and graceful curves that evolve into both figurative and abstract forms. This approach allows me to maintain a direct connection with the local medium while capturing the unique essence and soul of each piece.
In my work, I strive to embrace the natural world and the primal landscapes of the prairies. My goal is to draw out the artistic potential hidden within each stone, creating a harmonious union between human expression and the environment.
Education
2022 Sculpture in Clay, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
2021 Saskatchewan Craft Council's Grant Development Course, Saskatoon, SK
2018 Classical Stone Carving, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
2015 Oil Painting Fundamentals, Calgary, AB
Grants
2021 Nuit Blanche YXE Festival Grant, Saskatoon, SK
2021 Sask Arts Micro Grant, Saskatoon, SK
Exhibitions
2025 PSA Annual Group Show, Innovation Place, Saskatoon,SK
2025 PSA Group Show, The Spot Market Mall, Saskatoon, SK
2025 Spark Your Pride Group Art Show, Art Placement, Saskatoon, SK
2025 Body of Art, Paved Arts, Saskatoon, SK
2025 Winter Festival Art Show, Mann Art Gallery, Prince Albert, SK
2024 Art Now - 9th Edition Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
2024 Prairie Sculptors Association Group Show, Warman Arts Centre, Warman, SK
2023 Art Now - 8th Edition Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair, International Trade Center, Regina, SK
2023 Prairie Sculptors Association Group Show, U of S Innovation Place, Saskatoon, SK
2022 Art Now - 7th Edition Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
2022 40 Years of Prairie Sculpture, Prairie Sculptors Association Group Show, U of S Innovation Place, Saskatoon, SK
2022 Earth Elements, Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery Duo Show, Kerrobert, SK
2022 Winter Festival Art Show, Mann Art Gallery, Prince Albert, SK
2021 UnMasked - Contemporary Sculpture, Prairie Sculptors Association Group Show, U of S Innovation Place, Saskatoon, SK
2021 Art Now - Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Saskatoon, SK
2021 Nuit Blanche Festival YXE (duo show) Saskatoon, SK
2021 Prairie Sculptors Association Group Show, Frances Morrison Library, Saskatoon, SK
2021 Prairie Sculptors Association Summer Show, Back Door Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2020 Art Now - Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Saskatoon, SK
2019 Community Arts and Artisans Showcase, St. Thomas More Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2019 WinterGreen Fine Craft Fair, Conexus Arts Center, Regina, SK
2019 Completely Twisted - Contemporary Sculpture, Prairie Sculptors Association Group Show, U of S Innovation Place, Saskatoon, SK
2018 Reflections of Nature, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
2018 Manitou Studio Tour, Darrell Baschak Gallery Manitou, SK
Bibliography
CTV Morning Live Janella Hamilton Art Now 2020, Nov 17, 2020, Saskatoon, SK
Art Now online Session 3 – Focus: Art in Isolation, Sept 20, 2020, Saskatoon, SK
Memberships
Saskatchewan Craft Council, Juried Member
Prairie Sculptors Association, Juried Member
Collections
Private collections in Saskatoon, Vancouver and Toronto