Overview

In this new BILINGUAL photo and poetry book, MATA ORTIZ POETRY OF THE CLAY Pottery, Poems, Artists. and the bilingual Spanish title, MATA ORTIZ POESÍA DEL BARRO Cerámica. Poemas. Artististas., Samuelson features the stellar pottery of 24 Contemporary Mata Ortiz potters paired with original poetry by her. She also include some poetry and thoughts and dreams of the artists. This book has been hailed as unique and one-of-a-kind, with a presentation of the author writing poetry about the pottery and the potters. ""I often feel very moved,"" the author says, ""by art that soars above the rest, as does the brilliant Mata Ortiz pottery, I wanted to honor their work with original poetry."" Samuelson has gone beyond what would be a normal book about pottery by offering bilingual passages throughout the book. ""So many books printed in America cannot be read by people in Mexico, so I wanted people on both sides of our American Southwest ""Borderlands"" to be able to enjoy this stunning book of photography and poetry,"" Samuelson said.

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""This is a beautifully crafted book that showcases the contemporary ceramic artists of Mata Ortiz pottery. I applaud and appreciate author Charmayne Samuelson for producing such a beautiful book of pottery enhanced by her captivating poetry. This stunningly illustrated book will be a cherished treasure and keepsake for people who love the pottery and artists of Mata Ortiz."" Richard D. O'Connor, MD, co-author of They Called It Pearson and Co-founder of the Friends of Mata Ortiz. ""Charmayne Samuelson's new book is a wonderful addition to the literature on Mata Ortiz, and shares the lives of many potters in their own words. Her poetry is a delightful addition. We've been waiting a long time for a new book with color photos. As a long-time resident of Mata Ortiz, I heartily recommend this book to all enthusiasts of Mata Ortiz pottery.'' Philip Stover, PhD, author of The Search for the Soul Of Mexico. ""Charmayne Samuelson's book Mata Ortiz Poetry of the Clay, published in this bilingual format of English and Spanish, is truly unique in the way she melds the poetry, the pottery, the village, and the potters of Mata Ortiz together in this wonderful book. I have never read poetry like this of any other pottery village in the world!"" Adalberto Pérez Meillón, Artist, PrintmakerOwner Taller Perez Mellion in Ensenada, Mexico

"""This is a beautifully crafted book that showcases the contemporary ceramic artists of Mata Ortiz pottery. I applaud and appreciate author Charmayne Samuelson for producing such a beautiful book of pottery enhanced by her captivating poetry. This stunningly illustrated book will be a cherished treasure and keepsake for people who love the pottery and artists of Mata Ortiz."" Richard D. O'Connor, MD, co-author of They Called It Pearson and Co-founder of the Friends of Mata Ortiz. ""Charmayne Samuelson's new book is a wonderful addition to the literature on Mata Ortiz, and shares the lives of many potters in their own words. Her poetry is a delightful addition. We've been waiting a long time for a new book with color photos. As a long-time resident of Mata Ortiz, I heartily recommend this book to all enthusiasts of Mata Ortiz pottery.'' Philip Stover, PhD, author of The Search for the Soul Of Mexico. ""Charmayne Samuelson's book Mata Ortiz Poetry of the Clay, published in this bilingual format of English and Spanish, is truly unique in the way she melds the poetry, the pottery, the village, and the potters of Mata Ortiz together in this wonderful book. I have never read poetry like this of any other pottery village in the world!"" Adalberto P�rez Meill�n, Artist, PrintmakerOwner Taller Perez Mellion in Ensenada, Mexico"

Author Information

A Southwest Best-Selling and Award-Winning Author mastering multiple genres of non-fiction, fiction, poetry, photography, self-help, and children's books, Samuelson has won awards in 2023 and 2024 for both poetry and prose from The Indie Best Book Awards, The Independent Press Awards, the Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, and various additional awards.

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