Prickly Pear Soft Sculpture Study: Maracuya, crafted from hand-sewn, airbrushed fabric, bursts with the tropical hues of maracuya, blending bright greens, pinks, and yellows in a way that feels both organic and fantastical. By softening a plant known for its prickly exterior, Noelle invites viewers to experience the prickly pear from a new perspective, one that emphasizes touch, warmth, and accessibility. Prickly Pear Soft Sculpture Study: Maracuya becomes a celebration of adaptation and transformation, transforming the harsh into the huggable, and the prickly into the playful.