Character Limit is a collaborative exhibition from Lyle and Keemon, exploring the impact and utility of emojis in everyday virtual spaces, specifically in the realm of queer intimacy and communication. Filling in for the deep nuances of non-verbal interpersonal engagement, emojis act as gateway to emotional understanding and personal storytelling. A smile evokes the image of crinkled cheeks, a hug, a virtual avatar to relive the warmth and vulnerability of touch. Each symbol, a carefully curated design element, now serves to keep safe the experiences and moments of affection associated with their use.
Stretching and challenging the presentation of the emoji, the show aims to explore its potential for interdisciplinary action and collaboration. Translating this migration of emojis from the digital to physical world, Wreckers will be taken over by tangible interpretations of these modern hieroglyphics.
Opening Event: 17th July, 6-9pm
