I’m Zoë Daley, a textile practitioner approaching knit in an inquisitive manner with unique creative urgency.
The cheek-by-jowl nature of living in the city and the blended public and private lives observed through the threshold of the window form my recent inspiration. From analysing the way I observe my surroundings (such as moments of alternative privacy) I have begun an observation of my own self, taking an introspective approach to my design work.
Constructing a diverse library of knitted studies to analyse structural pleat behaviours will continue to be my focus for the rest of my MA, utilising deadstock yarns throughout my work. Creating high twist structures that form knits with dynamic stretch potential without the use of synthetic fibres has thoroughly excited me as a designer.
My bricolage of knitted work will be contextualised by the body, asking the question, how can I create a sustainable space for myself as a knitwear designer, whilst also giving the wearer more creative autonomy over their clothing?
Ultimately, my work combines areas of order, growth and mess, which, overall, describes me as a practitioner.
