Career
Born and raised in Tijuana, Aguiñiga"s work takes many forms but is generally textile-centric, and often combines modern design with elements of traditional craft technique and activism. She is responsible for multiple "performance crafting" happenings, including tying herself to the Beverly Hills sign and weaving while wearing traditional Mexican garments. She received a Bachelor in Applied Design from San Diego State University and an Master of Fine Arts in furniture design from Rhode Island Institute of Design.
Her work has been featured in the Public Broadcasting Service series Craft in America and in a 2011 site-specific exhibition at the Craft and Folk Art Museum, among many other venues.