Merran esson biography of albert
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Merran Esson
Australian ceramicist (1950–2022)
Merran Esson (1950–2022) was an Australian ceramicist known for her colourful ceramic pieces influenced by country New South Wales and the urban landscape of Sydney.
Early life
Esson was born in 1950 in Tumbarumba, in country New South Wales.[1] In her early years her observations of the clash of natural landscapes and human interventions during glider flights with her father contributed significantly to her practice later in life.[2]
In 1973, she was introduced to ceramics at Bendigo Pottery and was also influenced by the art style of Australian ceramic sculptor, Marea Gazzard.[3]
In 1974 she attended art school at Caulfield Institute of Technology, earning a Diploma in Art and Design[4] and 1983 received a Workshop Development Grant from the Crafts Board of the Australia Council.[5]
Career
Esson's artistic journey was shaped by her practical experiences and a fascinati