Artist Profile
Aden Hoglund
Aden’s jade journey began in 1987, when he embarked on a carving course working with bone and jade. He was then employed as a local carver in Hokitika and it was here that his love of jade began to bloom. Aden’s work has been adored and adorned by passionate collectors and celebrities alike, including Barack Obama and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Today, Aden continues to carve with the Mountain Jade team, creating timeless pieces for lucky buyers around the world.
Aden works solely with New Zealand pounamu and blends traditional and contemporary styles, creating his much-loved designs.
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Akapita Scally
As a part of Rotorua’s carving industry for the past decade, Aka has had the privilege of working alongside some of the town’s finest pounamu artists. His designs are notable for their perfect lines and exemplary finishing, and he is particularly skilled at reflecting traditional forms whilst pushing contemporary boundaries. Akapita is from Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāti Rangitihi.
James Pirika
After finishing high school, James began his journey in the Mountain Jade studio, learning the foundations of his craft from Tamaora Walker. As an emerging artist finding his way in carving, James always finds it important to reflect on where he started, allowing him to stay humble while acknowledging Tamaora’s guidance throughout his journey. James is from Te Arawa, Ngāti Te Roro o Te Rangi.
