Birdseye Studio was born out of a desire to combine my deep appreciation for traditional textiles from my education at RISD with technical expertise I’ve gained in my role as a 3D knit innovation designer within the footwear industry. My explorations in knitting blend my love of conceptual craft and modern technology to create large-scale, textural works of art for the home. I strive to create art that promotes individual wellness and fosters conversation and a sense of community. The relationship between people and objects has fascinated me for a while. I feel the objects we surround ourselves with aren’t just inanimate clutter but take on memories, emotions, and experiences from our own lives. How can we use these objects to facilitate interactions and relationships between people? I strive to make art that creates a mood, starts a conversation, or encourages collaboration that brings people together. The interactive flower wall that I make at Birdseye encourages the individual to pick and style flowers, greenery, or plants in the vases encased within the knit tapestries. I believe this collaborative experience creates a connection between the hand of the maker and the touch of the owner. I also hope it encourages the owner to engage with nature and observe the beauty in a simple walk. With the ability to store little treasures in the vases, be it flowers or twigs, the owner can bring their memories of the outdoors back inside with them. I personally feel happier, healthier, and more recharged when my space is filled with plants and flowers. I hope these wall hangings make it easier to bring greenery inside and onto the walls. The coziness of the knit adds to this calming visual, but also has the added wellness benefit of absorbing sound. By acting as an acoustic panel to help dampen unwanted noises and vibrations, these hangings are a perfect way to create an intimate space.