Contact : Tectonic Jade [tectonicjade@xtra.co.nz]

Thank you for taking the time to view Tectonic Jade's online gallery.

Tectonic Jade is a small owner operated business situated in Hokitika, on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It was created by Rex Scott in 1997 and continues to grow and change.

Rex refers to himself as a 'Presenter of Stone' rather than a carver. He specialises in collecting and working the more unusual or rarer varieties of New Zealand's Jade (pounamu) so that the real mystery of the stone can be exposed and appreciated. Because of Rex's passion for the rare and unusual, all of the artwork exhibited in this online gallery are unique one-off pieces which cannot be duplicated or requested in different sizes or colours of Jade.

The source of inspiration for Rex's work is nature and its fundamental principles, as nature is not something we know but something from which we continually learn. Rex has chosen Jade as his medium because he believes that it is more than the external shape and more than just a piece of art. He believes that Jade is internal phenomenon, that it presents a truth for all to see. It is the by product of the Earth's great movements alleviating stresses from pressure deep within. Jade is the tears of the Earth when it is strained.

We hope that you enjoy exploring this small exhibition of New Zealand's natural jewel.

We keep high resolution images of every piece, so if you need a closer look, ask. All sizes are approximate.

If you wish to purchase any of the artwork we look forward to hearing from you.