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 here to progressive artists. Like the Mexican muralist's paintings, Taller's work had its ideological roots in expressions of indiginism and national cultural identity known as Mexicanidad, or "Mexicanness." "Since one of their goals was to produce a national identity, their art was made for everyone, including the poor. At most, they made linoleum printing because linoleum printing was an inexpensive medium and therefore it was perfect for public art. Additionally, most of Catlett's work focused on the depiction of women