ESPIRITU DAY OF THE DEAD, 1996

Espíritu presented at the California Center for the Arts from September 16, 1995 - January 14, 1996, showcased a rich exploration of Mexican and Latin American spirituality, identity, and cultured traditions. Through a variety of artistic expressions—ranging from paintings and photographs to mixed media—this exhibition showcased works that captured the essence of the spiritual, blending everyday life with elements of ritual and cultural heritage.

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Germán Venegas, Zapata Alive, 1984, acrylic and papier-mache on canvas, 56 x 71 inches

Adolfo Riestra, Torso orejon con manos en el pecho_ Big-eared torso with hands on chest, 1988, bronze, 29 x 16 x 5 inches

Adolfo Riestra Torso Orejon con Manos en el Pecho / Big-eared Torso with Hands on Chest, 1988, bronze, 29 x 16 x 5 inches

Adolfo Riestra, Constante Negra_Black Singer, 1989, bronze, 64 x 21 x 13 inches

Adolfo Riestra Constante Negra/Black Singer, 1989, bronze, 64 x 21 x 13 inches

Alfredo Castaneda, El joven rico_The wealthy young man, 1986, oil on canvas, 32 x 24 inches

Alfredo Castaneda El Joven Rico/The Wealthy Young Man, 1986, oil on canvas, 32 x 24 inches

Alfredo Castaneda, Cuando el espejo suena con otra imagen / When the mirror dreams with another image, 1988, oil on canvas, 10 x 14 inches

Alfredo Castaneda Cuando el Espejo Suena con otra Imagen/When the Mirror Dreams with Another Image, 1988, oil on canvas, 10 x 14 inches

Dulce Maria Nunez, Dios descendente_ Descending God, 1993, Acrylic on canvas, 59 x 47 inches

Dulce Maria Nunez, Dios Descendente / Descending God, 1993, Acrylic on canvas, 59 x 47 inches

Dulce Maria Nunez, Le Virgin y el nino_ The Virgin and Child, 1990, oil and collage on particle board, 26 x 24 inches

Dulce Maria Nunez Le Virgin y el Nino / The Virgin and Child, 1990, oil and collage on particle board, 26 x 24 inches

Elena Climent, Altar con azulejos_Altar with titles, 1992, oil on linen mounted on panel, 18 x 24 inches

Elena Climent Altar con Azulejos/Altar with Titles, 1992, oil on linen mounted on panel, 18 x 24 inches

Georgina Quintana, de las algas a las manos_ From the Seaweed to the Hands, 1993, oil on wood, 48 x 39 inches

Georgina Quintana De las Algas a las Manos / From the Seaweed to the Hands, 1993, oil on wood, 48 x 39 inches

Georgina Quintana, Ordenamiento_ Arrangement, 1993, oil on canvas, 35 x 48 inches

Georgina Quintana Ordenamiento / Arrangement, 1993, oil on canvas, 35 x 48 inches

German Venegas, El Valiente_ The Brave, 1983, acrylic and wood carving on canvas, 55 x 70 inches

German Venegas El Valiente / The Brave, 1983, acrylic and wood carving on canvas, 55 x 70 inches

Germán Venagas, Untitled, 1991, polyptych mixed media and carved wood mounted on wood, 96x192

Germán Venagas Untitled, 1991, polyptych mixed media and carved wood mounted on wood, 96 x 192 inches (installation shot)

Germán Venegas, Death of Zapata, 1987, carved wood, 51x24x12

Germán Venegas Death of Zapata, 1987, carved wood, 51 x 24 x 12 inches (installation shot)

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Germán Venegas Zapata Vivo/Zapata Alive, 1984, acrylic and papier-mache on canvas, 56 x 71 inches

Graciela Iturbide, Antes de la matanza_Before the Slaughter, La Mixteca, 1992, gelatin silverr print, 39 x 26 inches

Graciela Iturbide Antes de la Matanza / Before the Slaughter, La Mixteca, 1992, gelatin silver print, 39 x 26 inches

Graciela Iturbide, Cristo_Christ, Chalma, 1990, gelatin silver print, 39 x 26 inches

Graciela Iturbide Cristo/Christ, Chalma, 1990, gelatin silver print, 39 x 26 inches

Graciela Iturbide, Virgin nina_Virgin Child, Ocumicho, 1981, gelatin silver print, 39 x 26 inches

Graciela Iturbide Virgin Nina /Virgin Child, Ocumicho, 1981, gelatin silver print, 39 x 26 inches

Graciela Iturbide, Cemeterio_Cemetery, Chilac, 1992, gelatin silver print, 26 x 39 inches

Graciela Iturbide Cemeterio / Cemetery, Chilac, 1992, gelatin silver print, 26 x 39 inches

Julio Galan, Autoretrato con mis hermanos_self-portrait with my brothers, 1992, polytych_ oil and spray paint on canvas, 24 x 20 inches each

Julio Galan Autoretrato con mis Hermanos / Self-portrait with my Brothers, 1992, polytych_ oil and spray paint on canvas, 24 x 20 inches each

Julio Galan, No te has dormido_Haven_t you fallen asleep_, 1988, oil on canvas, 83 x 68 inches

Julio Galan No te Has Dormido /Haven't you Fallen Asleep?, 1988, oil on canvas, 83 x 68 inches

Julio Galan, El que se viene se va_He who comes leaves, 1988, oil and montage on canvas, 68 x 90 inches

Julio Galan El que Se Viene Se Va / He who Comes Leaves, 1988, oil and montage on canvas, 68 x 90 inches

Julio Galan, Retrato de Luisa/Portrait of Luisa, 1990, oil on canvas, 63 x 83 inches

Julio Galan Julio Galan, Retrato de Luisa/Portrait of Luisa, 1990, oil on canvas, 63 x 83 inches

Julio Galan, Rome, 1990, oil on canvas, 63x165

Julio Galan Rome, 1990, oil on canvas, 63 x 165 inches (installation photo)

Julio Galan, Amaranta con sangre y limon _Amaranta with blood and lemon, 1987, oil on canvas, 47 x 75 inches

Julio Galan Amaranta con sangre y limon / Amaranta with blood and lemon, 1987, oil on canvas, 47 x 75 inches

Julio Galan, Sin titulo_Untitled, 1984, oil and acrylic on canvas, 47 x39 inches_

Julio Galan Sin titulo/Untitled, 1984, oil and acrylic on canvas, 47 x 39 inches

Monica Castillo, Self-portrait with water, 1994, oil on canvas, 32x28

Monica Castillo Self-portrait with water, 1994, oil on canvas, 32 x 28 inches

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Monica Castillo Autoretrato anatomico/Anatomical self-portrait, 1994, oil on canvas, 32 x 28 inches

Monica Castillo, autoretratos con senas particulares_ self-portraits with identifying marks, 1993, oil on canvas, 47 x 39 inches

Monica Castillo Monica Castillo, Autoretratos con Senas Particulares/ Self-portraits with Identifying Marks, 1993, oil on canvas, 47 x 39 inches

Nahum B Zenil, Para Diego_For Diego, 1986, mixed media on paper, 20 x 14 inches

Nahum B. Zenil Para Diego / For Diego, 1986, mixed media on paper, 20 x 14 inches

Nahum b Zenil, santisima cena_holiest supper, 1991, oil on wood, 20 x 16 inches

Nahum B. Zenil Santisima Cena / Holiest Supper, 1991, oil on wood, 20 x 16 inches

Rodolfo Morales, Canasta de flores_ Basket of flowers, no date, oil on canvas, 51 x 90 inches

Rodolfo Morales, Canasta de flores/Basket of flowers, no date, oil on canvas, 51 x 90 inches

3 pieces - Arrangement, 1993, oil on canvas, 35x48, From the Seaweed to the Hands, 1993, oil on wood, 48x39, Consonance, 1993, oil on wood, 48x32

California Center for the Arts Installation shot (works by Georgina Quintana)

Espiritu installation shot (all Nahum B Zenil)

California Center for the Arts Installation shot (all works by Nahum B. Zenil)

3 pieces - starting at front, Big-eared Torso with Hands on Chest, 1988, bronze, 29x16x5, Black Singer, 1989, bronze, 64x21x13, Torso engraved with Children, 1989, bronze, 34x22x12

California Center for the Arts Installation shot (all work by Aldolfo Riestra)

Espiritu Installation shot (all Elina Climent)

California Center for the Arts Installation shot (all work by Elina Climent)

Espiritu Installation shot (Rodolfo Morales)

California Center for the Arts Installation shot (All work by Rodolfo Morales)

Installation shot (all Graciela Itubride)

California Center for the Arts Installation shot (all work by Graciela Itubride)

Espiritu Installation shot (all Alfredo Castañeda)

California Center for the Arts Espiritu Installation shot (all work by Alfredo Castañeda)

Espiritu installation shot ( all Alfredo Castaneda)

California Center for the Arts Installation shot ( all work by Alfredo Castaneda)

Espiritu Installation shot (all Julio Galan’s works)

California Center for the Arts Installation shot (all work by Julio Galan)

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