John Connelly and Freddy Janka emphasize that producing a spectrum of colors from cochineal requires multi-generational knowledge of chemistry and traditional ecological expertise, framing it as a form of science rooted in Indigenous practice. Their discussion also connects Transmigration [Migration] to themes of diaspora and migration, describing how this work by Porfirio Gutiérrez reflects lived experiences of Indigenous Oaxacan communities moving across borders, maintaining cultural knowledge, and navigating family separation and ongoing movement over time.