Mata Ortiz Wedding Vessel polychrome pottery signed by Nicolas Quezada

Description

A stunning collector piece from now deceased Nicolas Quezada. Nicolas is Juan’s brother and made his own mark in the world of Mata Ortiz pottery. He was the first sibling Juan taught. Nicolas was quite an innovator in materials and techniques and his work is always part of a comprehensive collection of the great masters of Mata Ortiz.  Nicolás Quezada carefully steadies his right hand with the left, to create beautiful works.  Nicolas' techniques are widely used today by master potters. Nicolas uses only the finest materials to ensure his works last. The whole process, from gathering the clays to firing the completed earthenware is called la lucha, the struggle, by the potters like Nicolas Quezada who is is considered one of innovators and top four potters of Mata Ortiz. His polychrome ollas, ceramic jars, and other works, with their geometric designs, consistently sell between ,000-,000.
Most of the ollas Nicolas created during his prime were true jewels of the Mata Ortiz art movement, and this gorgeous piece is certainly a good example of his great work!
Mata Ortiz pottery is completely hand crafted. No pottery wheels or kilns are used. All materials including the color pigments are collected locally and created by the artists themselves and designs are painted using human hair brushes.
This striking twin owl Hand Coiled Black Pottery Wedding Vessel signed by Nicolas Quezada is one of his extraordinary rare designs with great balance and sense of movement that demonstrates patience highlighted by the precise line-work.  This wedding vessel, to the best of our knowledge, is the only one of its kind.
Nicolas Quezada is one of the most influential artists of the Mata Ortiz movement. He was always alongside his brother Juan Quezada and is credited for many innovations in Mata Ortiz pottery making.