The designs of Clarice Cliff are among the most striking and collectible ceramics produced in the 20th century. Angular and uncompromising, embellished in strident primary colors, they were a sensation when they first appeared in the 1920s, capturing the very spirit of the Art Deco movement. Today, her teaware is as sought after as it was then, and her most collected designs such as her Bizarre ware command top prices in the market. Now, 100 years from her birth in 1899, Clarice Cliff: The Bizarre Affair explores the life and work of this fascinating artist. Leonard Griffin, an authority on Cliff, considers her achievements and artistic significance, highlighting these with 220 photos of all her major forms and designs. All facets of her life are explored including her motivations, ambitions, inspiration, her phenomenal success in the 1920s and 1930s, and her challenge to the art establishment which she ultimately rejected in favor of a simpler life. Complete with a comprehensive reference section, this is a splendid portrait of one of the finest, most vibrant ceramic artists of this century.

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Clarice Cliff: The Bizarre Affair