Testament of the Spirit/Testamento del Espiritu

"Eduardo Carrillo's artwork has been described as mystical, realistic, surreal, and visionary. His imagery, whether grounded in the everyday world or infused with magical realism, reflects his relationship to his native California and to his Mexican heritage, as well as his early religious upbringing and his respect for European traditions in art. An inspirational leader who actively challenged racism and injustice, Carrillo created programs and platforms that promoted greater awareness of Latin American culture, aesthetics, and social concerns, signficantly advancing the recognition and appreciation of Chicano art and culture in California. 'Testament of the Spirit: Paintings by Eduardo Carrillo' highlights the creative efforts and social importance of Carrillo as an artist, teacher, scholar, and social activist. It showcases work created for three distinct realms: the public, the private, and the museum. Carrillo's murals (several of which were dismantled or destroyed but are documented in archival images) demonstrate his social and political concerns as well as his struggles; his intimate watercolors and paintings describe his everyday life, in the form of self-portraits, still lifes, and images of people and places he held dear; and his large-scale visionary