I don't have reliable information about a specific artwork titled "Affinities" by Nikko Mueller in my training data. To write accurate and art-literate commentary about this particular work, I would need to verify details about the piece, the artist's practice, and how this work engages with contemporary or historical artistic concerns. I'd recommend consulting the artist's official documentation, gallery representation, or exhibition materials for authoritative information about this acrylic on burlap work.