Quezada, Reynaldo

Juan Quezada Sr‘s youngest brother, Reynaldo Quezada learned how to make pottery more than 40 years ago from Juan and Nicolas (another of the Quezada brothers). After learning the basics from his brothers, Reynaldo then worked with his sister Consolacion and perfected his techniques for producing the polished, black textured bowls and jars he became famous for.

Reynaldo is credited as the first potter in Mexico to mix different colored clays and produce a marbleized look.

Reynaldo spent a lot of time traveling around the United States teaching and demonstrating the Mata Ortiz way of making pottery. His work has been well received as most people see his style as being modern and elegant.

Reynaldo was born and raised in Mata Ortiz and makes his home with his family in the Barrio Central area.