He was a notable Mexican artist with an extensive career in painting, muralism, sculpture, and teaching, was a member of the Mexican School of Painting and a disciple of prominent figures such as David Alfaro Siqueiros, Gerardo Murillo (Dr. Atl), and Diego Rivera. Throughout his life, he developed his own pictorial style and left a significant cultural legacy in Mexico.

One of his most outstanding works is the mural "Canto a los Héroes," created in 1952. In this mural, Gordillo Camacho depicts various figures who played a crucial role in Mexico's history through social movements and struggles. The artwork is housed in the Museum of Art of the SHCP, in the Old Archbishop's Palace. The inclusion of relevant characters in this mural provides an interesting perspective on Mexican history and society.