An award-winning celebration of an American hero
Dave was an extraordinary artist, poet, and potter living in South Carolina in the 1800s. He combined his superb artistry with deeply observant poetry, carved onto his pots, transcending the limitations he faced as a slave. In this inspiring and lyrical portrayal, National Book Award nominee Laban Carrick Hill's elegantly simple text and award-winning artist Bryan Collier's resplendent, earth-toned illustrations tell Dave's story, a story rich in history, hope, and long-lasting beauty. the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave
在我们看来，这只是泥土，但在戴夫眼中，这叫陶土。
平凡无奇，却构成了整个生命的基础。两百多年前，他还只是一个奴隶。
戴夫是一位杰出的艺术家、诗人、陶瓷工人，在19世纪居住在南卡罗来纳州。他将他的高超技艺和深刻敏锐的诗，刻在他的陶器上，跨越了他本是奴隶的身份，被后世赞扬歌颂。