Collective Matter x KMAdotcom

Collective Matter x KMAdotcom 
Launch date: Friday 6 November 2020 

Collective Matter and KMAdotcom worked together to create 
a new collection, celebrating the shared energy and commitment 
to nurturing individual and collaborative creativity found within the 
KMAdotcom artist studio.

Collective Matter creates space for considering new ways of working 
for artists, and rethinking what a product collection could be. For 
this long-term collaboration, Collective Matter spent time getting to 
know the practices of the fourteen artists that make up KMAdotcom, 
to create new products that are truly reflective of their lively studio 
community. 

KMAdotcom is an artist studio based in Mayfield, Midlothian 
supported by Artlink Edinburgh. In this collaborative space, artists 
produce artwork together inspired by their diverse interests and 
practices. Their individuality is reflected through this unique product 
collection for Collective Matter, the result of the group working 
together and drawing inspiration from trips to Collective’s site and 
regular studio visits.

Four 100% silk square scarves made in the UK. Watery washes 
and vibrant colours form the background to these digitally-printed 
wearable scarves. With making connections in mind, Gerald, Leanne 
and Marc put together thoughtful sentiments, written in KMAdotcom’s 
hand drawn font. 

Brass Pendants of various sizes, cast in Scotland. Sculptural pendants 
on a 20” gold chain. The charms have a hand-finished quality, achieved 
by the ‘lost wax’ method of casting, with every charm carrying stories 
in their miniature forms. Each of these tactile, wearable sculptures 
is its own character and personality, conceived and made by 
KMAdotcom artists Gavin and Lorna. 

Three ceramic vessels, made with Scottish maker Manifesto. For 
each of these works; a squirrel mug, bird bowl and owl jar, Manifesto 
interpreted a series of textural, colourful felt tip drawings made by 
Gavin into sculptural objects for the home. These once 2D characters, 
selected from the many characters that inspire Gavin, some of which 
can be spotted on Calton Hill, are given an identity and function in 
ceramic forms. 

Three ornamental creature keepsakes, available as a keyring. Each 
of these animal decals depict drawings are framed by handmade 
ceramics, and hold the characters that inspired the ceramic vessels 
made with Manifesto. 

A selection of souvenirs; including a set of digitally printed postcards 
inspired by the collection, and a tea towel and magnet inspired by 
KMAdotcom artist Alan’s layered, monochromatic drawings of the 
National Monumnet, fondly known as Edinburgh’s disgrace.