One of the larger paintings at the colegio depicts a seemingly endless abundantly fertile field. As with so many of the murals, the sun is a significant component; here, it plays just beyond the horizon, with the overall warmth and seductiveness of the image suggesting the promise of an imminent sunrise rather than a sunset. The scene is viewed through a golden portal set on a patio in the foreground and may represent, as PSU’s (Tony) Cabello suggests, the opportunity that is possible for the immigrant to el norte. The painting abuts another portal – the main entrance to the colegio building – providing an ironic contrast to the short-lived promise of opportunity embodied in the colegio’s operation.Levenson, Mark. "STILLED VOICES, PROUD CULTURE: HISPANIC ART THAT DRAWS ON A LEGACY OF ANCIENT CULTURES, MEXICAN MURALISM AND POLITICAL TURMOIL LIES UNSEEN AND UNAPPRECIATED IN THE FORMER COLEGIO CESAR CHAVEZ". The Oregonian ("Northwest" magazine insert). October 25, 1987.
