Braid, was a part of Angel Wings, an exhibition of works by Ellyx Martinez at The Anderson which took place February 9–March 1, 2024. The exhibition was composed of works made during residency and travel the previous summer. The show began as Martinez, recovering their mestizo identity and ancestral past in New Mexico, made a 100 mile journey on foot through the landscapes their family had known for generations. Gathering stories, photographs, memories, and time with the land, they flew to Spain to process and draw. Continuing their research into the Southeast upon their return to VCUArts, they made work from memory, stitching together the range of life they witnessed.