Capsule Machine Project
December 2024 - June 2025
Toy capsule machines are typically found in shopping malls and filled with cheap toys. We are subverting this expectation by filling one with artist-made and designed pieces, creating a playful and accessible way for the public to interact with art. All pieces are free of charge to the public!
When the machine isn’t living at the Latitude 53 gallery, it will be popping up at various other spots throughout the city. Keep an eye on our social media to track where you can find it next!
Six artists have been selected to have their own take on miniature artworks programmed in our capsule machine, with each artist’s pieces launching over the next 7 months. These works range from keychains and pins to miniature sculptures and more!
Alongside the programming of each piece in the machine will be a public workshop created and run by the artist! More details about each artist’s pieces and workshop will be released closer to their launch.
This project is generously supported by the Edmonton Arts Council’s Connections & Exchanges Initiatives 2024.
capsule machine Artists:
Karla Mather-Cocks: Pieces launch in December | Workshop in April
Wanahae - Corvus Roan: Pieces launch in February | Workshop in February
Lara Felsing: Pieces launch in March | Workshop in March
Roses Noun: Pieces launch in April | Workshop in May
Carly Greene: Pieces launch in May | Workshop in May
Alexa Rayne : Pieces launch in June | Workshop in June
featured capsule machine artist
Karla mather-cocks
Karla’s pins will launch in four parts from December 2024 - April 2025, with a new pin for each season.
Where to find Karla’s pins: Visit the Latitude 53 gallery for a chance to get your very own Fall pin!
the artist:
Karla Mather-Cocks is a multifunctional artist and craftsperson whose practice encompasses textiles, surface design, installations and public art. She is an active member of the Alberta Craft Council, Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, Alberta Society of Artists and ewes+mies (Collective). She exhibits throughout Canada and enjoys sharing her experiences through workshops and community involvement. Her solo exhibitions include Sins & Insecurities: The Confessionalist (2019) and The Real House Finches of LA (2023).
the work:
Mini Tapestry Pin: 4 Seasons is a four-season series allowing for the exploration of different seasonal colour palettes on a tiny woven scale. Each pin is an original experiment within the constraints of a season's colour palette. Each pin allows for creativity with different materials and the interplay of colours. Having the ability to work on a small scale creates challenges and encourages different ways to work in a woven form. Mini Tapestry Pin: 4 Seasons are meant to be proudly worn to express the beauty of colour and texture.
the workshop:
Stay tuned for updates on Karla’s workshop in April 2025!