Merran Esson: A Life of Collecting

Merran Esson: A Life of Collecting



Merran’s words, written and edited by James and Kirsty Esson Ceramics: Art + Perception 116 2020 Podcasts, Art + Perception LATEST ISSUE HOME →

THE STORIES BEHIND THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MERRAN ESSON

I love collecting, I love it when I see something I want, I do a little negotiation with my brain and my bank balance. Do I really want it? Do I really need this piece in my collection? Ultimately my brain normally wins and I end up with them on my shelf − I smile at them every day. Is it an addiction?