Claire Van Vliet

Canadian born American artist

Claire Van Vliet (born 1933 in Ottawa, Ontario) is an artist, illustrator, printmaker, and typographer who founded Janus Press in San Diego, California in 1955. She received a MacArthur Genius Grant in 1989.2

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Born Aug 9, 1933.1

About

She is known for her innovative use of dyed paper pulp to create illustrations. She is also known for her long career in artist's books.

She was teaching at the museum school in Philadelphia in 1961

From Wikipedia’s article on Claire Van Vliet, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Early life and education

  • 1952San Diego State University Bachelor of Arts3
  • 1954Claremont Graduate University Master of Fine Arts3

Career

Occupation: engraver, pedagogue, publisher, illustrator, graphic artist.5

  • Date not recordedFounded Janus Press4

Personal life

  • BornAug 9, 1933, Ottawa6
  • CitizenshipCanada, United States7
  • ResidenceNewark8

Awards

  • 2017Frederic W. Goudy Award9 11
  • Date not recordedMacArthur Fellows Program9 10