Oscar Arnold, who works under the name Arno, is a Swansea-based artist whose practice is rooted in a desire and search for understanding. His works explore questions of identity, culture and belonging, inviting viewers to pause, observe and consider their own evolving stories. This practice is shaped by a balance of the personal and the collective: drawing from his own experiences while opening space for wider reflection on the forces that shape who we are.

He grew up on a family-owned farmstead in Gower, a place that had shifted from active farming to a preserved landscape by the time of his childhood. While his family no longer work the land, the farmhouse and fields remain a constant backdrop, shaping his early sense of place and inspiring the direction of his practice.

Alongside exhibiting locally, Arno has worked with community galleries and collaborative projects across Swansea and Cardiff. His work continues to grow and with it his understanding of himself and his place in the world.