Catlett and her husband were deeply involved in activism and politics. In his article entitled ----, Herzog writes that “The Taller de Grafica Popular was also known to progressive artists here. Like the Mexican muralist's paintings, Taller's work finds its ideological roots in expressions of indiginism and national cultural identity known as Mexicanidad, or "Mexicanness." “Because one of their goals was to produce a national identity, their art was made for everyone, including the poor. At their peak, they made linoleum prints because linoleum printing was an inexpensive medium and therefore perfect for public art. Additionally, most of Catlett's work has focused on the depiction of women of