Praised as “the genius who lit the dawn of modern art in Taiwan,” Huang Tu-shui (1895–1930) left behind iconic sculptures such as Sweet Dew, Girl , and Buffalo Herd . His works, rich with local imagery—indigenous figures, water buffalo, Formosan sika deer, and Mikado pheasants—helped shape a distinctly Taiwanese visual identity on the global stage. He rose to fame in 1920, when he was the first Taiwanese artist to earn recognition at Japan’s prestigious Imperial Art Exhibition (Teikoku Bijutsu Tenrankai).
Once forgotten for nearly six decades, Huang’s legacy has reemerged through major exhibitions and the dramatic rediscovery of his sculpture Sweet Dew , moving audiences to tears. This beautifully illustrated picture book, selected for the 2025 Bologna Ragazzi Award Workshop (BRAW), brings his story to life for readers of all ages—blending art and narrative to celebrate an artist whose spirit endures through his work.