While very young, Juan Quesada Celado began his artistic work, spurred by the curiosity about the pottery created by his ancestors. He greatly admired the pieces and longed to understand the techniques used to create them. Therefore, he devoted over three years to experimenting with ways by which to reproduce them and, finally, achieved it. He learned how to fabricate the pieces as well as the colorants with which to decorate them.

Juan Quesada had always hoped to create works that would leave a mark on his life as well as the life of others. Far from being secretive about his techniques, he has generously contributed to his community, the village of Juan Mata Ortiz, in the state of Chihuahua, sharing his knowledge with the young apprentices who have shown an interest in the craft.

Little by little, his work has demonstrated increasing knowledge and skill. Today, his pieces are known throughout a great part of the United States where he has had the opportunity to show his work in museums and on university campuses.