Çağla Gillis invites you on a captivating journey within the Language Machine exhibition, where the boundaries of storytelling are redefined. Like Ursula K. Le Guin's "Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction," Gillis presents a coffee cup that unfolds as a vessel of narratives. Within its depths, stories take form, manifesting in the patterns and shapes within the coffee grounds.

“It matters what matters we use to think other matters with; it matters what stories we tell to tell other stories with; it matters what knots knot knots, what thoughts think thoughts, what descriptions describe descriptions, what ties tie ties. It matters what stories make worlds, what worlds make stories.”

This cup is no ordinary container; it cradles tales waiting to be collected and gathered. Here, there is no singular hero, but a multitude of possibilities. A rearing horse on two legs, a blazing sun, a bird bearing news, a fish symbolizing abundance, a key signaling new beginnings, a woman gazing at the moon – all coexist in this space, echoing Le Guin's notion that "still there are seeds to be gathered, and room in the bag of stars."

These stories within the cup defy traditional narrative structures. They possess no clear beginnings or endings, reflecting the uninterrupted flow of daily life. They are tales without significant conflicts, mirroring the subtle intricacies of our everyday experiences.

Çağla Gillis' work is a testament to the power of storytelling as a form of art and expression, and within this exhibition, she encourages us to explore the limitless potential of narratives, where every story seamlessly transitions into the next, inviting us to ponder the intricate tapestry of life's experiences.