Beyond the Studio: Activism, Teaching and other Forms of Collaboration

Andres Payan Estrada reflects on craft as a deeply communal practice, emphasizing how knowledge, techniques, and traditions are shared across generations and communities. He highlights how both Porfirio Gutiérrez and Tanya Aguiñiga extend their work beyond the studio through teaching, collaboration, and community engagement. Focusing on Aguiñiga’s activist initiatives, including AMBOS, he underscores how craft can serve as a tool for support, healing, and social impact along the US–Mexico border.