Eduardo Castrillo (1942-2016) is known for his formidable oeuvre of patriotic monuments, such as the People Power Monument on Edsa and the Pinaglabanan Monument in San Juan. The deeply spiritual Castrillo ultimately paid homage to his faith when he crafted works such as the Virgin Mary at La Loma Cemetery and the Pieta at Loyola Memorial Park.

Combining abstracted forms with the figure of Christ, Eduardo Castrillo‘s works in brass and bronze praise the majesty of the Crucifixion. The cross is displayed in a variety of ways—such as connected oblong rings, and hollowed brass molds.

Due to its strong emotional impact upon a viewer’s perception, Eduardo Castrillo‘s crucifixes enhance the presence of a deeper or divine principle. The religious psyche of the artist’s creations is capable of evoking what is called a sense of transcendence, as the notion behind his works inevitably indicates the presence of a higher principle in the universe. The symbol of the crucifix has led the late sculptor to create an entire series of sculptures dedicated to the redemptive power of the crucifix. 

Castrillo showcases works that can be considered as altarpieces, or they can be left as stand-alone works of art by a seminal artist of the Modernist generation. Contrasted to a tangible object, their experiential ability evokes a sense of calling and provides a heightened sense of the real; suggesting deeper realities than those disclosed by common sense or science.