{"title":"Quintana Collection of Mexican Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose and Cecil Quintana started their Mexican art collecting journey in 1982 on their first trip to Mexico City. They rented a car and spent the next two weeks driving to Taxco, Acapulco, Oaxaca, Puebla, and back. They carefully planned their trip in order to experience the art, people and food of Mexico. On this trip they meet masters of jewelry making, wood carving, and pottery creation including silversmith Antonio Castillo, wood carver Manuel Jimenez, and clay sculptress Josefina Aguilar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was the beginning of a forty-year journey of collecting that primarily focused on folk art and fine art, and later antique religious art. They purchased and commissioned works from artists who they greatly admired whether it was a small, hand carved donkey from a street vender in Mexico City to a monumental papier mâché set of calaveras depicting Don Quixote by Pedro Linares.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuintana Galleries is honored to offer for sale a curated selection of works from Rose and Cecil's extensive collection. We look forward to finding the next home for these beloved and passionately collected objects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ceramic-horse-painted-with-procession-scenes-mexico","title":"Horse Figure with Village Scenes, Guerrero","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHorse Painted with Procession Scenes\u003cbr\u003eSan Agustín Oapan. Guerrero, Mexico\u003cbr\u003eclay, pigment\u003cbr\u003e20.5\" high x 17\" long x 8\" deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the mountains of Guerrero, in a small village so remote that it does not appear on maps of Mexico, a group of families carry on a tradition of ceramic art that is hundreds of years old and that has been passed from father to son and mother to daughter for many generations. Nowhere else on the planet are people making work that is anything like the large ollas, animals, tall figures, and village scenes created by the families in San Agustín Oapan, Guerrero. To own a piece of this work is to own a piece of the history of indigenous Mexico, and to help support hard-working families and a traditional way of life for this village.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe work is a wonderful example of Mexican folk art in that it is unique to this village, handed down through generations, deeply rooted in tradition, retaining a naive quality, and preserving the history and customs of the town. The figures are burros, pigs, turkeys and other birds, men on horseback carrying water jugs, churches with gatherings of villagers in the plaza, and the village’s trademark tall, thin figures with faces that resemble the villagers themselves. All the pieces are painted with village scenes like weddings, fields being plowed and planted, chickens and pigs being fed — the everyday life and venerable traditions of these villagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGenerally, the women sculpt the figures out of clay, and the men paint them with scenes of village life. One potter told us he feels it is important to preserve traditions that are not as common anymore with the younger generations. “We must avoid losing the traditions,” he said, “and the best thing is to paint them on a clay figure as a way to keep them alive.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey prepare the clay by mixing and then straining local black and red muds. They mix in “cotton” from the Pochote tree to add strength to the clay and sand to obtain the texture they want. They decorate the pots with iron oxide in liquid clay, called slip, and make their own brushes from dog hair. The natural clay painted with iron oxide gives the work the distinctive look for which the village is known.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963657617519,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ250033_PaintedHorse.jpg?v=1765743382"},{"product_id":"ceramic-bull-mexico","title":"Folk Art Tin Rooster, Mexico","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRooster\u003cbr\u003eMexican Folk Art\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etin, pigment\u003cbr\u003e14.5\" high x 8\" wide x 16\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963658043503,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ250061_RedBlackRooster.jpg?v=1765744364"},{"product_id":"ceramic-rooster-mexico","title":"Tin Rooster, Mexico","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRooster\u003cbr\u003eMexican Folk Art\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTin, Pigment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e6.5” high x 4” wide x 5.5” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963670528111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ250035_RedChicken.jpg?v=1765744721"},{"product_id":"ceramic-rooster-mexico-1","title":"Crowing Rooster, Jalisco","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrowing Rooster\u003cbr\u003eJalisco, Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eclay, pigment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e5” high x 4” wide x 4.5” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963672068207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ250022_Rooster.jpg?v=1765745041"},{"product_id":"oaxacan-diablo-dancers-2016","title":"Diablo Dancers by Adrian Xuana, Oaxaca","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiablo Dancers, 2016\u003cbr\u003eby Adrian Xuana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSan Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003cbr\u003eCopal wood, pigment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e8.5” high x 7.5” wide x 3.5” wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCarver Adrián Xuana began carving wood at the age of fourteen. His earliest pieces included armadillos, and among his most notable early works are figures of Christopher Columbus and his ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, one of his signature creations is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edeath-dog\u003c\/em\u003e, a figure that narrates the journey of the dead to the underworld. As a master carver, he has developed a distinctive style, earning recognition in both private and public collections. His masks, highly valued for their craftsmanship and cultural significance, have been awarded numerous times over the past forty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, he has consistently won the mask competition in San Martín Tilcajete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950733062255,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ25007_DevilDancers.jpg?v=1776195963"},{"product_id":"carousel-by-alma-dominga-zeferino-acevedo-mexican","title":"Carousel by Alma Dominga Zeferino Acevedo, Guerrero","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarousel, 2018\u003cbr\u003eby Alma Dominga Zeferino Acevedo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemalacatzingo, Guerrero, Mexico \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTzomplantli wood\u003c\/span\u003e, lacquer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e18” high x 14\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis extraordinary carousel was created in 2018 by master lacquer artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlma Dominga Zeferino Acevedo for a solo exhibition at Galeria Atotonilco in Atotonilco, Guanajuato, Mexico. Each animal and their riders are meticulously carved and painted in the traditional lacquer technique using \u003cspan\u003estages of chia oil, mineral powders, and burnishing, repeated over and over. The more layers, the greater the translucency, depth of color, and soft jewel-like quality of the pigment. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis piece is on a swivel so it can be turned, adding to the playfulness of the sculpture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTemalacatzingo has been producing lacquer work for thousands of years, long before the Spanish arrived. Though some have speculated that the oriental trade from the Manila Galleons, 1565 to 1815, influenced this lacquer work, created not far from Acapulco where the Manila Galleons arrived from the Philippines laden with Chinese lacquer, in fact, lacquer work as old as 5,000 years has been found in the area. So lacquer techniques are imbedded in the DNA of these indigenous artists. They have highly specialized skills cultivated over many generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950800433263,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ25008_Carousel2_ec3c920d-7bbd-474f-9968-e2b2820087d7.jpg?v=1776198268"},{"product_id":"tree-of-life-by-balbuena-familia-mexican","title":"Arbol de la Vida (Tree of Life) by Familia Balbuena, Puebla","description":"\u003cp\u003eArbol de la Vida (Tree of Life) \u003cbr\u003eby Familia Balbuena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIzúcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eclay, pigment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e13” high x 15” wide x 5” wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe original Tree of Life sculptures were figurative statuettes used by Catholic missionaries to tell about the Bible. Soon the imagery started to mix with local beliefs and developed into its own art form, a colourful mixing of different worlds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamilia Balbuena includes husband and wife Alonso and Rufina. They have been making tree of life ceramics for over 40 years. They use clay from the area which they collect, filter, ferment and knead. Forming the figures is done by hand. After the shape is ready, the statuettes are fired and painted in brilliant colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950810198127,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ25009_TreeOfLife.jpg?v=1776198143"},{"product_id":"vintage-church-sculpture-mexican","title":"Vintage Church Sculpture, Guerrero","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Church Sculpture, c. 1950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSan Agustín Oapan, Guerrero, Mexico\u003cbr\u003eclay, pigment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e16” high x 9” wide x 6” wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the mountains of Guerrero, in a small village so remote that it does not appear on maps of Mexico, a group of families carry on a tradition of ceramic art that is hundreds of years old and that has been passed from father to son and mother to daughter for many generations. Nowhere else on the planet are people making work that is anything like the large ollas, animals, tall figures, and village scenes created by the families in San Agustín Oapan, Guerrero. To own a piece of this work is to own a piece of the history of indigenous Mexico, and to help support hard-working families and a traditional way of life for this village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe work is a wonderful example of Mexican folk art in that it is unique to this village, handed down through generations, deeply rooted in tradition, retaining a naive quality, and preserving the history and customs of the town. The figures are burros, pigs, turkeys and other birds, men on horseback carrying water jugs, churches with gatherings of villagers in the plaza, and the village’s trademark tall, thin figures with faces that resemble the villagers themselves. All the pieces are painted with village scenes like weddings, fields being plowed and planted, chickens and pigs being fed — the everyday life and venerable traditions of these villagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGenerally, the women sculpt the figures out of clay, and the men paint them with scenes of village life. One potter told us he feels it is important to preserve traditions that are not as common anymore with the younger generations. “We must avoid losing the traditions,” he said, “and the best thing is to paint them on a clay figure as a way to keep them alive.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey prepare the clay by mixing and then straining local black and red muds. They mix in “cotton” from the Pochote tree to add strength to the clay and sand to obtain the texture they want. They decorate the pots with iron oxide in liquid clay, called slip, and make their own brushes from dog hair. The natural clay painted with iron oxide gives the work the distinctive look for which the village is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950814064751,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ250010_Church.jpg?v=1776198590"},{"product_id":"comitl-mexican","title":"Comitl de Venado (Committee of Deer) Vessel by Fabian Sanchez Calderón, Nueva León","description":"\u003cp\u003eComitl de Venado (Committee of Deer) Vessel\u003cbr\u003eby Fabian Sanchez \"Sanez\" Calderón\u003cbr\u003eMonterrey, Nueva León, Mexico\u003cbr\u003eclay, oil paint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e7.5” high x 9” diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFabián Sanchez Calderón a.k.a. “Sanez” was born in Monterrey, Mexico in 1986. Calderón creates both oil paintings on canvas and comitl (the Nahuatl word for earthenware vessels). The comitl are referred to as “olla intervenida” or modified pot, referencing the abstract painted design that takes this utilitarian object and makes it into a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCalderón is best known for his work in various collectives creating wall murals. His artistic style can be defined as an abstract composition between figurative pre-Hispanic elements and symbols, adding glyphs with different colors, and creating geometric figures based on simple lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCalderón’s work has been exhibited in galleries throughout Mexico including Oaxaca City, Mexico City, and San Miguel de Allende. 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It weaves its way through the country's history, art, and daily life. From ancient times, copper has been a symbol of craftsmanship and tradition in Mexico. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper mining and utilization in Mexico date back to pre-Hispanic civilizations, including the Aztecs and the Purépecha. The Purépecha, in particular, were renowned for their exceptional skills in copper metallurgy. They crafted tools, ornaments, and weapons, establishing a legacy of copper craftsmanship that continues today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century introduced new techniques and expanded the use of copper. The colonial period established numerous copper workshops, where indigenous artisans blended traditional methods with European techniques, producing intricate and beautiful works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Mexico's most famous copper crafting regions is Santa Clara del Cobre, in Michoacán. Here, artisans employ centuries-old techniques to create stunning copper pieces. The process is labor-intensive, involving heating, hammering, and shaping the copper by hand. Each piece is a testament to the artisan's skill and dedication, often passed down through generations.\u003cbr\u003eThe annual National Copper Fair in Santa Clara del Cobre showcases the incredible variety of copper products, from decorative items and jewelry to functional pieces like cookware and sinks. This event highlights the importance of copper in Mexican culture and provides a platform for artisans to share their work with a broader audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mexican culture, copper is more than just a metal; it symbolizes resilience and tradition. The rich, warm hues of copper are often associated with the earth and the sun, elements that are deeply revered in Mexican folklore and spirituality. Copper items are commonly used in traditional ceremonies and rituals, underscoring their cultural significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopper is also celebrated in Mexican cuisine. Traditional copper cookware, such as cazos (large cooking pots), is prized for its even heat distribution, making it ideal for preparing dishes like carnitas and cajeta (caramel). The use of copper in cooking is not just about functionality; it's a continuation of a culinary heritage that connects the present to the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, copper plays a vital role in Mexican culture, blending tradition with modernity. Contemporary designers and artists are incorporating copper into their work, creating pieces that honor the past while embracing innovative techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950830022767,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ250012_RidgedCopperVase.jpg?v=1776199374"},{"product_id":"hombre-del-barroco-mexican","title":"Hombre del Barroco by Maribel Portela, Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003eHombre del Barroco\u003cbr\u003eby Maribel Portela\u003cbr\u003eMexico City, Mexico\u003cbr\u003eceramic with porcelain slip, metal stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e17” high x 6.5” wide x 6.5\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaribel Portela was born in 1960 in Mexico D.F.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eShe obtained her degree in fine art at the prestigious Escuela National de Artes Plasticas at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePortela’s clay sculpture, while unmistakably within the genre of contemporary fine art, maintains its roots in the pre-Columbian figurative works of Mexico.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe rich flavors of these magical figures form a substantial presence in Portela’s ceramic works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePortela brings a primal, subtle and sophisticated body of clay objects inspired by the richly colored and highly adaptable flora of Mexico. Portela’s sculptures, in various media, combine elements of traditional, religious, and pre-Hispanic symbols taken from sacred cultures, to create art that is relevant in our modern world. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAs an artist, Portela has stayed clear of political agendas, social pronouncements, and religious or anti-religious statements which have characterized much of Mexico’s contemporary art.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eInstead, she remains nonpartisan, content to express and give form to the mystical energy which she perceives around her.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePortela is dedicated to art’s capacity as an expressive vehicle, yet one that is unburdened by dogma or rhetoric.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFree of ulterior agendas, Portela’s work becomes a uniquely pure expression of the joy and wonder which are such integral parts of her personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“I had a friend who used to say that our body’s wrinkles, creases, shape, color, etc. spoke. 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His work carries themes of Mexican rural life as well as politics and world events. The celebration Dia de los Muertos is a common subject in his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ede Jesús developed his art through his parents and his community of Ameyaltepec. Painting on amate (bark) paper is the preferred medium of expression of local traditions. His work reflects the spectrum of his experiences from his origins in a traditional Mexican Village, to his concern for preserving cultural identity. to the complex problems of Mexican immigrants, and the politics in Mexico and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eArt activist Felipe Ehrenberg started to teach Nicolás etching and other printing techniques. The young artist combined these new mediums with his already adopted traditional amate paper compositions. 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Juan considers this to be one of the most important sets he has ever created, and he was thrilled that such enthusiastic and excited collectors had purchased the piece for their collection. This set is museum quality, with each figure painstakingly formed and then painted with Juan's signature pigment tones and intricacy. It is our hope this set will go to someone who equally appreciates the time and dedication it took to create this important work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJose Juan Aguilar’s roots run deep in the rich soil of Oaxaca, a place renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse traditions. Growing up surrounded by the colorful markets and the spirited community of artisans, he was inspired from a young age. Jose often watched his family members create beautiful handmade pieces, and it wasn’t long before he picked up his first clay lump, eager to craft his own creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Oaxaca is full of life and inspiration,” Jose shares. “Every piece of pottery tells a story, and I want my work to connect people to the culture I love.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJosé Juan García Aguilar is the talented youngest son of Josefina Aguilar. Born in 1974, Jose Juan grew up in a family renowned for creating decorative clay figures. He has established himself as one of Mexico's premier folk art sculptors. He has taught his unique style within Mexico as well as abroad. He is distinguished for his figures of saints, as well as animals and insects with skulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHe himself is involved in the complete process of each piece and his wife supports him by giving the first coat of primary colors to the pieces. He molds his pieces with the clay he collects locally, bakes them and finishes by painting them with great detail. His skill as a painter stands out from other artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Aguilar family is recognized in the world as artists of clay figures. They are originally from the town of Ocotlán de Morelos, in Oaxaca. Jose Juan's mother, Josefina, is famous for her dolls which are considered traditional Mexican handicrafts. These dolls gained international acclaim when they were collected by Nelson Rockefeller during his trips to Oaxaca in the 1970s. This family of artists captures the jovial celebration of daily life and folk traditions in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJosefina's mother was Doña Isaura Alcantara Diaz, who died in 1969 at the age of 44. She was the innovator of an important and delightful genre of pottery. Departing from the utilitarian objects such as bowls, vessels, and pots produced by her contemporaries in her village, she introduced decorative human figures. His figures imaginatively capture the daily life, passionate expressiveness and cultural richness of village life. 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The workshop is dominated by a large courtyard which is in turn dominated by two large brick and adobe kilns where the pieces are fired. Just off the courtyard is the small gallery where pieces are exhibited and sold.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Sotenos are one of the families of ceramic artisans that have made Metepec an important artistic center in Mexico. Metepec is known for sun decorations for walls, guitar-strumming mermaids, skeletal figures, animals of Noah's Ark along with other items, which attract buyers from Mexico City and Toluca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe making of pottery in the Valley of Toluca goes back at least 1000 years due to rich clay deposits. In the colonial period, Metepec become a ceramics center, blending European and indigenous traditions, mostly specializing in black and green tableware, toys, religious figures and candlestick holders. Diego Rivera is credited with introducing new color schemes to a pottery making family in the 1940s with other workshops following suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAround the same time, Metepec potters began to transform candleholders into tree sculptures which have become the town’s best known exports. The original trees were relatively plain with limited motifs. Over time, they became more elaborate, more colorful and larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOscar has his own niche. He makes the traditional Trees of Life with the traditional theme of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden, but he also makes trees with other themes such as the life of Christ, the love story of couples, and trees covered with monarch butterflies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOscar has exhibited extensively in national and international museums. His pieces stand out for the quality of the finish and their variety of rich colors. 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An indigenous peasant, Juan Diego, saw a glowing figure on the hill. After she had identified herself to him, Our Lady asked that Juan build her a shrine in that same spot, in order for her to show and share her love and compassion with all those who believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAfterwards, Juan Diego visited Juan de Zumárraga, who was Archbishop of what is now Mexico City. Zumárraga dismissed him in disbelief and asked that the future Saint provide proof of his story and proof of the Lady’s identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJuan Diego returned to the hill and encountered Our Lady again. 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Today, his whole family contributes to making the carvings he designs, including his grandchildren, to whom he is teaching the craft. The men do the carving and painting, and the women prepare the varnishes and paints and polish the final works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJuan’s pieces are made entirely by hand with simple, non-mechanized tools: knives, saws, machetes, sandpaper, and cat-hair paint brushes. As he describes: “The whole process of making our pieces is part of our culture. People have been making these carvings here for generations. We grow chia for the oil, walk to the river to find the tecostle stones (iron oxide or siltstone) and find our wood in the hills. The designs we paint on our pieces are what we learned from our parents. They are very traditional. The process, that is most important to my work, that makes it stand out, is the creativity I put into my pieces.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTemalacatzingo, a large village in the municipality of Olinalá, sits high in the mountains of Guerrero, Mexico. The community is nearly 95% Indigenous, and the majority of its inhabitants speak Nahuatl as their first language. Olinalá is a region known for producing specialized lacquers made from chia oil and powdered stones, as well as lacquered crafts like the acclaimed decorative boxes, cajitas de Olinalá. In Temalacatzingo, craftspeople have specialized their work to the production of colorful wooden curios and miniatures made from native zompantle wood and adorned with the region’s stunning varnishes. 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Roberto's work is outstanding. He has developed his own patina techniques, a property that brings out the depth and range of colors possible in copper. He began playing and working with metal when he was ten years old and soon began experimenting with different techniques. As he gained experience, he became the creator of his own pieces. His beautiful work is some of the most distinguished in the region. His cousins continue in the tradition of preserving the family's unique designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoberto has participated in numerous exhibitions and his copper art has been admired and awarded. He has won numerous awards in recent National Competitions; for two consecutive years he was invited to the Santa Fe Folk Art Festival in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as a representative of Mexican copper art. His work is appreciated and frequently requested by architects and interior designers working in contemporary Mexican construction, a new architectural expression based on the preservation of Mexicanness through innovation. Roberto's pieces are exhibited in hotels throughout the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Santa Clara del cobre's work, each piece is made by hand using the method used for centuries, hammering a single sheet of copper into shape over a hot forge. The piece is then reheated and immersed in very cold water to achieve reddish oxide tones. The work is decorated by stamping. A large number of tools are used in this art form: chisels, pliers, tweezers, scissors, punches, mallets and hammers of all types and weights. The raw material is purchased from a number of places where copper waste that is constantly discarded, from car parts and wires, is found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the copper in Roberto's parts is left in its natural state, it requires minimal care. The patina protects the surface from oxidation, so there is no need for polishing. If the piece becomes dirty, it can be washed with soap and water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper, a metal known for its malleability and conductivity, holds a special place in Mexican culture. It weaves its way through the country's history, art, and daily life. From ancient times, copper has been a symbol of craftsmanship and tradition in Mexico. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper mining and utilization in Mexico date back to pre-Hispanic civilizations, including the Aztecs and the Purépecha. The Purépecha, in particular, were renowned for their exceptional skills in copper metallurgy. 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Traditional copper cookware, such as cazos (large cooking pots), is prized for its even heat distribution, making it ideal for preparing dishes like carnitas and cajeta (caramel). The use of copper in cooking is not just about functionality; it's a continuation of a culinary heritage that connects the present to the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, copper plays a vital role in Mexican culture, blending tradition with modernity. 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Contemporary designers and artists are incorporating copper into their work, creating pieces that honor the past while embracing innovative techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53040913776751,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ250048_HalfCircCopperVase.jpg?v=1777682091"},{"product_id":"three-sided-geometric-vessel-santa-clara-de-cobre-copy","title":"Three Sided Geometric Vessel, Michoacan","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThree Sided Geometric Vessel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSanta Clara del Cobre, Michoacan, Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehand hammered copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e16” high x 11\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper, a metal known for its malleability and conductivity, holds a special place in Mexican culture. 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Copper items are commonly used in traditional ceremonies and rituals, underscoring their cultural significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopper is also celebrated in Mexican cuisine. Traditional copper cookware, such as cazos (large cooking pots), is prized for its even heat distribution, making it ideal for preparing dishes like carnitas and cajeta (caramel). The use of copper in cooking is not just about functionality; it's a continuation of a culinary heritage that connects the present to the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, copper plays a vital role in Mexican culture, blending tradition with modernity. 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Portela’s sculptures, in various media, combine elements of traditional, religious, and pre-Hispanic symbols taken from sacred cultures, to create art that is relevant in our modern world. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAs an artist, Portela has stayed clear of political agendas, social pronouncements, and religious or anti-religious statements which have characterized much of Mexico’s contemporary art.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eInstead, she remains nonpartisan, content to express and give form to the mystical energy which she perceives around her.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePortela is dedicated to art’s capacity as an expressive vehicle, yet one that is unburdened by dogma or rhetoric.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFree of ulterior agendas, Portela’s work becomes a uniquely pure expression of the joy and wonder which are such integral parts of her personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“I had a friend who used to say that our body’s wrinkles, creases, shape, color, etc. spoke. 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