Cliff Lee (b. 1951) is a ceramic artist who works in Stevens, Pennsylvania with his wife Holly—a jeweler. He received his MFA in Ceramics from the James Madison University, but as a young man Lee studied medicine and became a successful neurosurgeon.
His work mimics natural forms, creating imagery of flowers, gourds, leaves, etc., and is influenced by his work as a surgeon which he abandoned for pottery at the age of 27. His work can be found in the collections of the Renwick Gallery, National Museum of American Art, Mint Museum of Craft & Design, and the White House Collection of American Craft, among others.
Left: Lee with his bisque fired artwork.
Right: Lee is known for his finely detailed clay sculptures.
Hear Lee talk about finding clay, and changing his career from brain surgeon to potter. “I fell in love at the first touch of clay.”
30 Artists who work with Clay are represented in an Exhibition visiting eight cities - Learn more about the exhibition at the Craft In America website HERE >
America's important Clay artists are featured in the Book. Learn more about the Book and where to order HERE >
