Born in Chicago, Daisy Palma is an interdisciplinary artist, costume designer, and an art history and historical garments enthusiast. She received her BFA with an emphasis in Fibers from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in 2017. During her undergraduate her disciplines included a wide array of mediums and practices; including performance, video, scientific illustration, print-to-fabric, painting, figure drawing, and fashion. With a deep passion for theatre and opera, a fascination with medieval life and architecture, historical garments, and a strong connection to nature, Daisy combines her ambition, knowledge base, and skill set to create one-of-a-kind garments.
Shortly after graduation, Daisy became the Manager of the Fiber and Material Studies Department at SAIC. For several years she was an educator in the Arts, who worked alongside many talented and knowledgeable artists in a community of creativity, inspiration, and fellowship. She took value in the ability to learn and grow her skill sets from others at SAIC, and enjoyed collaborating with other artists and combining creative efforts; including sewing, embroidery, and fabric dyeing. During this time, she continued her studies by taking electives in the Fashion, Liberal Arts, and Art History Departments at SAIC. One of the last classes she took was a Mold-making & Casting course in the Sculpture Department, where she made plaster molds and casted in wax.