SCOOP - 31 March 2009
NZ Poker Championship At Christchurch Casino
Christchurch Casino commissioned West Coast carver, Ian Boustridge, to create the pounamu trophies for the New Zealand Poker Championships, linking the unique symbol of New Zealand culture to the nation’s major poker tournament, ensuring competition winners will keep a piece of New Zealand.
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OTAGO DAILY TIMES - 24 NOVEMBER 2007
GREENSTONE SCULPTURE A SONIC TREASURE
A greenstone sculpture created by a West Coast jade artist has caught the ears of musicians and audio experts.
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Click here to listen to Ian talk about the sonic sculpture
Scoop - 21 Nov 2007
Greenstone Sculpture Has Near Purity Of Sound
A sinuous greenstone sculpture on exhibit at the COCA gallery in Christchurch produces near pure tones as a percussion instrument, according to a sound expert.
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Metropol Newspaper - 7 November 2007
Ancient, Irresistible Forces In Greenstone Sculptures
West Coast born and bred, Ian Boustridge as a child was fascinated by his grandfather's jade pebble collection and his father's greenstone tiki pendant.
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Jade Sculptures by Ian Boustridge, Greymouth.
20 November to 9 December, COCA Gallery, 66 Gloucester St, Christchurch
(Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 4pm) Admission by donation.
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