Essie Steven

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About

Essie Steven is an Otago-based potter specializing in ceramic art inspired by New Zealand landscapes, including reusable cups, platters, and wall vases. She is ecologically minded, digging her own clay from local farms and using fuel-fired kilns. A full-time artist, she plans to open a gallery in Luggate, having previously sold at Wanaka and Queenstown markets.

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