Eternal Requiem Vase

Eternal Requiem Vase by Hilario Quezada transforms the solemn quiet of a cemetery into a lyrical celebration of memory and culture. Against a natural beige clay backdrop, black-etched scenes unfold: skeletal musicians playing upright bass among graves, owls perched on bare trees, and figures honoring the departed. One tombstone reads, “RIP Nicolás Quezada – En Recuerdo Eterno,” anchoring the piece in personal homage and collective tradition.
This vase exemplifies the fine sgraffito technique Quezada is known for—scratching through layered clay to produce high-contrast, narrative designs. Unlike typical Day of the Dead pottery, this piece’s use of negative space and raw clay elevates its storytelling quality. Though modest in size, the craftsmanship and depth make it a visually arresting centerpiece for collectors of Mexican folk art.