About the Artist: Yuri Zatarain: A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Yuri Zatarain's work has been featured in galleries worldwide. A painter by trade, he gained interest in sculpture and began working in a small ceramics workshop. Yuri Zatarain's work is inspired by nature and the cultures of various societies. He describes it as "authentic chic," a blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics using natural materials such as clay, wood, and iron.