Portage Ceramic AWARDS 2019
Established in 2001 and administered by Te Uru, the Portage Ceramic Awards is Aotearoa’s best-known barometer for developments in the field of ceramics.
Steve’s work “Waiting” was elected as one of a mere 19 finalists
The dog is waiting for his companion who may or may not return.
Dogs are so accepting of their fate. Like people, not all dogs are beautiful to look at but offer love, loyalty and someone to look into their eyes.
The exhibition runs from 22 November 2019 – 23 February 2020
Steve Fullmer: Cutting a New Orbit
Steve FULLMER (American, b.1946), Tabasco Canyon, 1985, glazed pit-fired stoneware. Collection of The Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatū: purchased in 1985. Acc. 757.
Steve Fullmer is one of New Zealand’s leading ceramicists. In Nelson, a region renowned for its ceramics, he stands out for his innovative works and passion for clay. Fullmer’s career as a ceramic artist spans over 40 years and The Suter is thrilled to present a retrospective of his practice.
The Suter Art Gallery
208 Bridge Street
Nelson 7010
New Zealand
Fire & Earth, Body & Bone
You can see Steve’s work at the Suter Gallery in Nelson in the Fire & Earth, Body & Bone exhibition from Dec 9, 2017 – Feb 25, 2018.
The exhibition features selected works from leading ceramic practitioners from the Top of the South – the Nelson and Marlborough regions.
100 New Zealand Craft Artists – Helen Schamroth
100 New Zealand Craft Artists – Helen Schamroth
ISBN 1-86962-030-5
A brief guide to New Zealand Art and Culture – Naomi O’Connor
“Angel” by ceramic artist Steve Fullmer: an example of the more innovative, purely decorative pots made in recent years.
A brief guide to New Zealand Art and Culture – Naomi O’Connor
ISBN 0-908802-28-5
Catalog of “Treasures of the Underworld, Expo 1992”
Catalog of “Treasures of the Underworld, Expo 1992”
ISBN 0-909010-02-1
The Ceramic Surface – Matthias Ostermann
The Ceramic Surface – Matthias Ostermann
ISBN 0-7136-5427-9
Icons of New Zealand
Icons of New Zealand
Published by the Arts Marketing Board of Aotearoa
Conetendown – Studio pottery in New Zealand. 1945 -1980 – Moira Elliott & Damian Skinner
Conetendown – Studio pottery in New Zealand. 1945 -1980 – Moira Elliott & Damian Skinner
Reader’s Digest Guide to New Zealand – Maurice Shadbolt & Brian Brake
Reader’s Digest Guide to New Zealand – Maurice Shadbolt & Brian Brake
ISBN 0-86438–037-2
Steve Fullmer 
Good photos of your work and esp like the bottom with artist and pot.
Seeing your beautiful mudfish has reminded me of mine- bought many many years ago- now smashed in the Chch quake- could another be made , and at what cost please?
would you make a couple of large vase/lamp base containers in the style of the above water jar?
Hi Deb,
Unfortunately it would be quite difficult to copy that jar as it was fired in a wood fired kiln many years ago (mid 1980’s). Steve thinks he could try but is doubtful of whether it would be successful as we have an electric kiln now. You are welcome to phone him and talk about it (03 5266765).
Best wishes
Robin Fullmer
Hey Steve, Haven’t been in touch for a very long time. Today I bought a ‘latte bowl’ of yours from Vessel. It is lovely holding it in my hands and thinking back to heady times with potters in the early 1980s. It is great to know you are still working and coming up with more crazy funky stuff.
Best wishes
Jean McKinnon