Birds Vase

Delicate and full of life, the Birds Vase by Jesus Olivas Quintana is a celebration of nature in motion. Its rounded, compact form serves as the canvas for a graceful arrangement of hummingbirds and poinsettias, hand-etched and painted in soft earthy tones. Red, green, turquoise, and warm brown hues come together over a natural clay background, highlighting the artist’s ability to balance detailed etching with color harmony.
The floral vines wrap around the piece with fluid rhythm, while each bird is depicted mid-flight, wings extended and beaks reaching toward blossoms. The fine incisions and meticulous layering speak to the artist’s steady hand and intimate understanding of Mata Ortiz pottery traditions. It’s a joyful and serene piece that invites closer inspection from every angle.