The Luster of Tradition
In the fourth edition of Master Artisans, Ángel Ortiz presents three extraordinary decanters inspired by the barro bruñido tradition he has cultivated throughout his life. Through his distinctive creative vision, he reinterprets the forms, colors, and luminous finish of this celebrated technique. Each piece safeguards an exceptional tequila, curated by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco.
The Story
Master Artisans
In Mexico, artisanship is a living legacy, a language through which history, technique, and imagination are transformed into tangible beauty. Each piece shaped by masterful hands bears witness to a cultural lineage that transcends time.
Our Master Artisans collection celebrates the most exquisite expressions of Mexican folk art through collaborations with the country’s most esteemed artisans, guardians of ancestral practices who reveal the soul of our culture through their work.
The Artisan
Ángel Ortiz
Ángel Ortiz Gabriel, from Tonalá, Jalisco, is one of Mexico’s most celebrated ceramic artists. Trained by his grandparents and later mentored by Jorge Wilmot, he has dedicated a lifetime to refining his craft. His work moves effortlessly between tradition and innovation, portraying scenes of everyday life, ritual, and memory through a deeply personal visual language.
Barro bruñido
Inherited by Master Artisan Ángel Ortiz and serving as inspiration for this edition, barro bruñido is a traditional ceramic technique from Tonalá, Jalisco. Its distinctive luster is achieved by polishing the surface with pyrite before firing. Characterized by earthy and blue tones, its decoration often depicts flora, fauna, and folkloric figures, reflecting Tonalá’s rich visual heritage.
Tequila
Crafted by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco, this singular reposado tequila was aged for over eleven months. It began its journey in American whiskey casks and was then finished in casks of Premier Cru Supérieur wine from Sauternes.
Crafted by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco, this exceptional añejo tequila was aged for over twenty-five months. It began its journey in American whiskey casks and was then finished in casks of Premier Cru Supérieur wine from Sauternes.
Crafted by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco, this sumptuous extra añejo tequila was aged for over forty-one months. It began its journey in American whiskey casks and was then finished in casks of Premier Cru Supérieur wine from Sauternes.
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This decanter balances tradition and innovation through a palette of ochre, red, and blue-gray tones. At its center, a white-tailed deer native to the Tonalá region is surrounded by local flora, including blue agave and the iconic Tonalá flower. Delicate, watercolor-like brushstrokes lend the composition a sense of movement and harmony.
This decanter depicts a lush jungle landscape animated by exotic birds and flourishing vegetation. Green, orange, red, and brown tones flow seamlessly across the surface; their subtle transitions showcasing Ortiz’s command of natural pigments and the expressive possibilities of ceramic.
Set against a matte dark background, this decanter reveals a luminous forest scene in vibrant shades of blue, traced with delicate white outlines. A white-tailed deer and a hummingbird emerge in serene stillness among intricate foliage, evoking a world suspended in time. Fine brushwork and layered pigments reflect Ortiz’s mastery of this contemporary expression.
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