Professor Marc Pessin (ret.), History of Art, The University of British Columbia
"Every now and then an artist appears who is able to forge a new and unique mode of expression by incorporating tradition with new sensibilities such as artist Phill Ashbee. Mr. Ashbee's work surges with the power of natural life and deep cultural mythologies. He has already made a significant contribution to the history of art in the Americas and he will continue no doubt to advance that contribution."
John Kim Bell, National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
"The work is powerful, provocative and haunting. Phill will join other luminaries of the artistic world whose work has been recreated for the NCAA show, like William Reid, Robert Davidson, May Louise Campbell and Alex Janvier. It is fitting company for one who shows so much promise."
Roy Henry Vickers, Artist
"I have met and visited with Phill Ashbee as well as had an opportunity to peruse his sculptures. We need more artists and role models like Phill in our community."
Sandra Thomson, General Manager, Port Theatre, Nanaimo, British Columbia
"The Port Theatre is proud to be working with Phill Ashbee, who is an artist of international caliber, and we look forward to the prestige that his work, "Salmon Coming Home," will bring to our community's theatre. During the time we have worked together on this major project, I have found Phill to be very professional and responsible in all his dealings with our society."
Patrick Brauckmann, President, Health Works
"Our Shaman mask has taken on a powerful persona and has a very real presence in our health facility. It is visible to all that walk by and speaks to those who enter. It is evident that Phill is here to reveal what is hidden inside of a cedar tree."
Wendy Robson, Nanaimo Arts Council
"Phill's carving has a maturity and technical precision which belies the fact that he has only been carving for a few years. His artistic expression, creative insight and overall professional expertise are quite remarkable. His subject matter transcends cultures and defies labels. It is simply very good and enormously powerful in its spiritual presence."
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