Molly Haynes is a Los Angeles-based weaver working at the intersection of art, craft and design. Her tactile sculptures explore structure and materiality—echoing tensions between humans and the natural world. She utilizes unconventional materials such as salvaged marine ropes, raw plant fiber, and deadstock yarns to construct undulating forms which blur the line between natural and manmade.

Haynes earned her B.F.A. in Textiles at the Rhode Island School of Design and went on to design for the interior textiles industry, where she gained a deep understanding of fibers and the construction of cloth. After several years, she decided to delve into her personal practice to focus solely on handmade works that are free of utilitarian constraints.

In this episode, we explore weaving as an art form, working in textiles, the wonder of natural vs. manmade materials, and sustaining a thriving arts practice through the years. Click here to see Molly behind-the-scenes at the RISD nature lab, for the making of the Pollack Fabric "Nature Lab". Find her on instagram here.