Conversations: Melissa Sueren

Later, during the same day that I had spoken to Jess De Wahls, I headed over to Marylebone to meet Melissa in the tiny but heaving, hipster mecca, the Monocle Cafe. Over black coffees on more of a shelf than a table, perched on bar stools Melissa was fantastically frank about her experiences, sharing her thoughts and ideas whilst I leant in to hear over the din of orders being taken, friends catching up and teaspoons tapping. In contrast the the bohemian chic stereotypical of the independent artist, every bit the professional curator Melissa was composed; engaged and enthusiastic about her project, and in equal measure to a balanced, business-like, realistic outlook. Her beautifully manicured nails a deep, almost black purple.