“We have represented Shray since March of 1993. To watch her growth over these years, both as an artist and in national acceptance, has been a joy.

We have chosen to represent her sculpture, and her sculpture only, ever since she joined the gallerie.

We are approached frequently by other sculptors, many of whom are quite excellent and quite well known. None are Shray. “Our gallerie would simply not be the same, without her. ”

                      — Howard and Trish Portnoy, Portnoy Galleries, Carmel, California

 

“I am very proud to display one of Shray's stunning bronze sculptures in my home. “Soul Mates” sits on a table right outside my bedroom door. As one of the first things I see every morning, it never fails to bring me joy. My bronze has become even more beautiful over time, developing a gorgeous patina and truly improving its surroundings in every way. I see something new in “Soul Mates” every time I look at it. It is truly an extraordinary piece. I am so grateful to Shray for creating such a beautiful work of art, and for sharing it with me.”
                              — S.B . Marin, Ca

 

 

“After reviewing your website I fell in love with your work!!!! ... So very different and unique! . . Your sculpture shines bright....”
        — Lori M. Kyle, ART-TALK Magazine

 

 

“Shray's work is alive. Her sculptures live somewhere in the space of love, emotions, relationships, oneness and sensuality. You will have many wonderful feelings and experiences when you own and observe a piece that Shray has created. Shray's work is warm, serene and comforting. We truly enjoy our bronze from Shray. Many of our friends and family comment on the beauty and peacefulness of our Shray piece.”
— Ted Levenson, Director of Loans Commercial Capital Bank; Carol Levenson, RN, MS Marin,Ca

 

Dear Shray ... you make my heart sing for joy and cry in appreciation for your wonderful artwork.

Thank-you so much, Shray ... your pastel and message will always be two of my most precious possessions.

— Again many thanks ...
Colleen Coombe

 

 

Shray, in discussion with her two of her collectors on opening night.

 

“Shray's work is simply exquisite. Gazing at her sculpture transports us to a sanctuary of love. ”
       — B B Borowitz Oakland, Ca

 

“As you know, our original plan was to place One in our pool fountain. While waiting to get the stand into the fountain, we had One in the house and fell in love with it all over again. We were unable to banish them back outside and decided to place them in the central great hall of the house.

“Please send our complements to the artist. This piece brings joy to my family every day. ”

     — Dr. P B, Houston, Texas

 

 

“THE VISUAL ARTIST - Movement and Stillness"

One important way to appreciate, and evaluate, a visual artist, whether a painter or a sculptor, is to understand his ability to represent motion through stillness. Every great painter or sculptor does this either consciously or instinctively.

To give examples - suspended motion. Rodin's "Balzac" or Degas' many views of ballet dancers...

When it comes to the sculptures of Shray we are caught up in the expressive relationships of two individuals moving together, slowly, in a profound silence that encapsulates love and harmony. It can be a spiritual union, a love of a mother for a child, a reaching for heaven, or simply a slow unfolding of a timeless bond. It is that quality of reaching beyond stillness, beyond the static limitation of a canvas or a bronze casting, that turns an image or a piece of wood or metal into great art.”

     — Hans Zwaig,Ph.D. San Francisco,Ca

 

Artisan Shray’s sculpture “Forevermore,” vividly portrays the love between a mother and her child. Shray’s distinct choice of sculpture materials - the warm golden color, the fluid lines and even texture – all serve to evoke feelings of warmth, protection and affection, and symbolize the eternal and everlasting bond formed between mother and child.  Littleton Adventist Hospital is proud to display this original work by Shray. “Forevermore” has provided a sense of warmth, safety and well being to the hospital’s patients and staff and is a welcome addition to the Women’s Services department. 

        — Dennis Hansen, CEO Littleton Colorado Adventist Hospital

 

“To offer such elegance and poise in a bronze is quite hard to achieve, yet Shray commands her performance with perfection. My eyes take a journey in her forms and contours. The male, angular and strong ... yet humane and caring. The female forms are subtle curves that become enhanced with light. In two words ... TREMENDOUS EMOTIONS ... Her patinas are translucent and rich. I can best describe them as being immersed in the most perfect honey-carmelized sugar colour that can exist ... Based on my thirty-year career as an international art broker and dealer, Shray is one of the best contemporary sculptors of our time.”

       — Jay Sarria, President, The Jay Sarria Art Group, Unlimited