“I’ve been to church and seen what you prayed. And I don’t like it” 2023. Padded nylon hijab made of 342 individual pieces. Nylon and fiberfill

Cellulose nano crystals self assembled into a matrix producing structural color by bending and interacting with light waves. For Material Acts at the Craft Contemporary.

40” x 65”, Fabric, polyfill

A 30” ultralight stuffed animal weighing a mere 300g and compressing to 1.5 liters, made from recycled down from backpacking gear and nylon. Created after multiple sudden displacements, MUFF, Arnold explores comfort, portability, and the emotional weight of home. Both a sculpture and a soft object, it honors both the artist’s early plush-making practice and a deep connection to their beloved toy polar bear, Arnold.

Reconstructed from worn CAT work boots and thrifted ballet flats