Josh Nicol-Molitor
"I use stone to make stillness move."
"I’m Joshua Nicol-Molitor, an artist who uses Pounamu and other hard stone as my medium. I am always seeking new ways to find how I can create fluidity and softness out of stone which is known for its rigidity. My work is driven by the tension of what the material is and what it can be pushed to resemble.
"I’m an authenticated carver having worked for Ngai Tahu at WaeWaePounamu. I started out my journey being self-taught, but decided later on to study stone carving at Tai Poutini Polytech."
From 2026
Tau Ceti. Raukaraka Pounamu. $3,350
This large Moebius Star Knot is named after the Yellow Dwarf star in the constellation Cetus. A Moebius Strip is a mathematical object that has only one face and one side.
Sirius. Dark Kawakawa Pounamu $2,900
This small Moebius Star Knot is named after the Dog star, Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, due to the great contrast created between the dark jade and the negative space.
Icarus. Kahotea Pounamu $1,290
This piecetalks about the legendary story, Icarus, in Greek mythology. Reminding us not to fly too high to the sun, for fear of melting what holds us together. But also not too low, lest the salt spray dampen our feathers and weigh us down.
Folded. Kawakawa Pounamu from Te Tauihu $640
This is first in a new series. Folded plays on one of the core principles that features through out my work. Playing with the contrast between the malleability of my designs and the medium I use to create.
Knotted. Flower Jade Pounamu $750
Knotted is a continuation in the woodgrain series. This piece focuses on the knots found in wood once its been milled. The remnants of branches, which leave us a permanent reminder of the growth that’s essential to living.
Cenote. Raukaraka Pounamu $770
This piece shows the depth that lies within, hidden from view until something comes along to open it.
Doline. Inanga Pounamu $750
Another piece in the Cenote series. It’s natural shape, which is reminiscent of Pipi shells, shows us that while a hard outer shell can protect us, sometimes it needs to be broken so we can let what is within us shine.
Ebb. Te Tauihu Pounamu $620
A continuation in the Ripple series. This represents a period of change, just like when the tide ebbs and recedes back into the sea.
Flow. Kawakawa Pounamu with dendritic inclusions from Te Tauihu $620
Flow is the perception of surrendering yourself to what may come. Wading against the flow will only bring more stuggle, but if we move with it, we will often discover that it was something to follow, and not to overcome.
Wreath. Australian Black Jade $1,320
A Bi disk wreath featuring four feathers, this design speaks about the acceptance of loss, of coming to terms with it so we can find the centre within us again.
Ripple Range, featuring prominent ripple texture inspired by the many different ripples found throughout nature.
Bound Toki. Made from South Westland Hapopo Pounamu, 5cm long. $450
Contemporary Niho(Tooth). Made from Westland Raukaraka Pounamu, 6.7cm long. $450
Extra small Feather Pendants, $280 each
(L>R) Tail feather pendant, 6.5cm long. Made from South Westland Hapopo Pounamu.
Tail feather pendant, 6.5cm long. Made from Westland Raukaraka Pounamu.
Secondary wing feather pendant, 6cm long. Made from Westland Kawakawa Pounamu.
Tail feather pendant, 6.5cm long. Made from South Westland Hapopo Pounamu.
Small Feather Pendants, $320 each
Tail feather pendant, 7.6cm long. Made from South Westland Hapopo Pounamu.
Secondary wing feather pendant,7.8cm long. Made from South Westland Hapopo Pounamu.
Secondary wing feather pendant,7.2cm long. Made from Westland Kawakawa Pounamu.
Medium Feather Pendants, $360 each
Tail feather pendant, 8cm long. Made from South Westland Hapopo Pounamu.
Secondary wing feather pendant, 8.7cm long. Made from South Westland Hapopo Pounamu.
Tail feather pendant, 8cm long. Made from Westland Kawakawa Pounamu.
Breast feather pendant, 7.3cm long. Made from Westland Kawakawa Pounamu.
Large Feather Pendants, $400 each
Secondary wing feather pendant, 9.4cm long. Made from South Westland Hapopo Pounamu.
Secondary wing feather pendant, 9cm long. Made from Westland Kawakawa Pounamu.
Tail feather pendant, 9cm long. Made from Westland Raukaraka Pounamu.
Extra-large breast feather pendant, 8.8cm long. Made from Westland Raukaraka Pounamu.
$450
Small tail feather earrings, 5.4cm long. Made from Westland Kawakawa Pounamu, with Sterling silver hooks. $320
Large tail feather earrings, 6.4cm long. Made from Westland Kawakawa Pounamu, with Sterling silver hooks. $360
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