John Connelly and Freddy Janka observe that Tanya Aguiñiga and Porfirio Gutiérrez "converge at a material moment" through their shared use of cochineal, wool, and natural fibers. They explain that the artists diverge in "manifesting form," with Aguiñiga’s practice of taking textiles "off the loom" inspiring Gutiérrez to challenge his own traditional structures. This exchange led to experimental works for Gutiérrez, including unique pieces stretched and framed like canvases. They both note that while their formal structures differ, a "shared appreciation for materiality" and the land brings their practices together.