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Artist Creates Squishy Flesh Suits And It’s Definitely Not For Everyone (19 Pics)
Artist Creates Squishy Flesh Suits And It’s Definitely Not For Everyone (19 Pics)
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Artist Creates Squishy Flesh Suits And It’s Definitely Not For Everyone (19 Pics)

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We like to think that we’ve seen most (if not all) of what the internet has to offer. And sometimes we even think that we can’t be surprised anymore. But, trust me, that’s never the case! Once in a while, we spot something truly jaw-dropping.

Meet Daisy May Collingridge who experiments with fabrics and creates truly mind-boggling squishy flesh suits that play around with the idea of body ideals. Her quilted creations draw you in and won’t let you avert your gaze.

“My practice grows from fabric experimentation. These sculptures developed from a desire to push free machine quilting to the absolute extreme combined with an ongoing study of the human body,” Daisy told Bored Panda in an interview. “My family are scientists, doctors, and nurses combined with craft and creativity; this is the result of that collision!”

Scroll down for our full interview with the artist and make sure you check out the rest of her costumes on her website and her Instagram account!

More info: Instagram | DaisyCollingridge.com

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    When asked how long each costume takes to make, Daisy told us that she’s never timed it. “They are majority hand-sewn so they are not a quick project. I estimate 2 months.” That’s some real dedication and patience!

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    “The hands are the most fiddly but also one of the most enjoyable. The heads are my favorite part,” she added.

    According to the artist, it takes her around 2 months to finish each suit

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    With the amount of dedication she puts into her squishies, we wondered if Daisy always wanted to do what she does. Here’s what she had to say: “I’ve never known with certainty what I wanted to do (who does?). However, it is no surprise I have ended up creating these.”

    Daisy has been creative all of her life

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    “I have always constructed and made things, always sewn, always drawn, never stopped playing. My job is to hold on to my childhood imagination for as long as possible,” she said, explaining the importance of maintaining the childhood creative spirit even as we grow up.

    People are rarely indifferent to Daisy’s squishy suits

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    But how do people react when they first see Daisy’s creation. According to the artist, “a minority react with disgust, others with laughter and joy there is rarely indifference.” Which is something that any artist would love to have.

    “The biggest compliment anyone can give me is ‘I’ve never seen anything like this.’ In a world so saturated with images, that’s huge.”

    So, Pandas, what do you think of Daisy’s squishies? Which ones do you think had the biggest impact on you? Share your thoughts with everyone in the comments!

    Most people think that Daisy’s costumes are great

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    Mama Panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to be able to take off my boobs at night and hang them on a hanger!!!

    RitaGG
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking ... wouldn't it be a great way to get a mammogram? ;-)

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    Ashley Kellers
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like these, in the weirdest way possible!! haha!!

    NCC~1701
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Have the lambs stopped screaming, Clarice?”

    Gipsy Kings fan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These obviously took a lot of imagination, talent, and skill to create -- but they're unbelievably disgusting and belong in a horror film.

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this was one of the weirdest thing I ever saw

    Aria
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so incredibly disturbing and grotesque, yet so strangely fascinating and beautiful. I am thoroughly repulsed and enthralled, good job!

    Elina Kuusisto
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate it! So much! That said, kudos to the artist for provoking a lot of thought and discussion

    Stephanie Blasyak
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine seeing one of these walking down the street at night

    Logan Scaggs
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that's when there's a problem lol. I'd scream at the top of my lungs and run!

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    SavySausageDog
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they auditioning for Doctor Who?

    Don Golosso
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to strut the beach in one of these suits.

    Ms Phit
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! And the craftsmanship is spot on. Brava!

    Ashley Fernandes
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are weird and awesome at the same time. For some reason the hands freak me out.

    lenniee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woah! That's pretty impressive

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These would make great costumes for a fantasy story.

    SciFi Vortex
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    " play around with the idea of body ideals." TOTAL b******t. She's just playing around with her perverted desire to be covered in soft squishy things. Which, by the way, is totally harmless and fine. Stop making excuses for it. ;)

    Sadie Jayne
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suddenly feel much better about my chunky self... I am downright svelte compared to these!

    NWB
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like them, so interesting and so intricately made!!! awesome!

    Liz Karsa
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so bizarre but yet totally amazing.

    MacDudu
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    6 years ago

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    Demi Zwaan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband said: "Who cares?" He has a GBP and excess skin from the weight loss and these suits look nothing like it and he doesn't feel bothered by it. It also isn't her intention to hurt people or make fun of them and he will never encounter this in real life, so indeed, who cares? It's all the rage to be outraged over things you see online, but they have no impact in real life.

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    Andy boi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    PLEASE tell me this isn’t going to be the next furry fandom-

    Festiva Sativa
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So damn creepy, but also nostalgic because it looks like bubble gum lol

    CbusResident
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These suits are attractive, unless you subscribe to fascist hetero-normative beauty standards!

    John Louis
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    Maybe for people who find the Furby lifestyle not challenging enough.

    Rench
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wear one to a strip club and get lap dances....

    Mama Panda
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    I would love to be able to take off my boobs at night and hang them on a hanger!!!

    RitaGG
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    I was thinking ... wouldn't it be a great way to get a mammogram? ;-)

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    I really like these, in the weirdest way possible!! haha!!

    NCC~1701
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    “Have the lambs stopped screaming, Clarice?”

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    I think this was one of the weirdest thing I ever saw

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    Elina Kuusisto
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    Hate it! So much! That said, kudos to the artist for provoking a lot of thought and discussion

    Stephanie Blasyak
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine seeing one of these walking down the street at night

    Logan Scaggs
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that's when there's a problem lol. I'd scream at the top of my lungs and run!

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    SavySausageDog
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they auditioning for Doctor Who?

    Don Golosso
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to strut the beach in one of these suits.

    Ms Phit
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! And the craftsmanship is spot on. Brava!

    Ashley Fernandes
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are weird and awesome at the same time. For some reason the hands freak me out.

    lenniee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woah! That's pretty impressive

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These would make great costumes for a fantasy story.

    SciFi Vortex
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    " play around with the idea of body ideals." TOTAL b******t. She's just playing around with her perverted desire to be covered in soft squishy things. Which, by the way, is totally harmless and fine. Stop making excuses for it. ;)

    Sadie Jayne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suddenly feel much better about my chunky self... I am downright svelte compared to these!

    NWB
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like them, so interesting and so intricately made!!! awesome!

    Liz Karsa
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so bizarre but yet totally amazing.

    MacDudu
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Demi Zwaan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband said: "Who cares?" He has a GBP and excess skin from the weight loss and these suits look nothing like it and he doesn't feel bothered by it. It also isn't her intention to hurt people or make fun of them and he will never encounter this in real life, so indeed, who cares? It's all the rage to be outraged over things you see online, but they have no impact in real life.

    Load More Replies...
    Andy boi
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    PLEASE tell me this isn’t going to be the next furry fandom-

    Festiva Sativa
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    So damn creepy, but also nostalgic because it looks like bubble gum lol

    CbusResident
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These suits are attractive, unless you subscribe to fascist hetero-normative beauty standards!

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    Maybe for people who find the Furby lifestyle not challenging enough.

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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