Daisy Collingridge: From conception to creation
Many of us were taught it’s impolite to stare at people, especially those who are ‘different.’ But you won’t be able to stop yourself when you see the people Daisy Collingridge creates. No worries, though. That’s exactly the kind of attention she is seeking.
Daisy’s collection of ‘Squishy People’ celebrates loose and flabby body parts through incredibly intricate costumes. Each costume features layer upon layer of jersey fabric ‘blobs,’ many of which are strategically weighted with plastic pellets. When worn by models who dance and strut about, it’s performance art the likes of which you’ve never seen.
In this article, we learn how Burt, Daisy’s latest creation, came to life. It’s not only a fascinating behind-the-scenes view of Daisy’s techniques, but it’s also a peek into her whimsical thought process and candid joy in what she creates.
Born and raised in Greater London since 1990, Daisy is an artist with an education in design and driven by craft. She graduated from Central St. Martins with a fashion design degree, and she has exhibited with and is part of the 62 Group. Her work has also been exhibited at MAC Birmingham and the National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford, UK.