WOAW Gallery is thrilled to present 'MAIN CHARACTER', an immersive exhibition curated by Lisa Boudet. This unique showcase, featuring works by 12 contemporary international artists, propels visitors into a cinematic journey. The gallery is covered from top to bottom in grand red curtains – akin to a performance stage, the space invites viewers to wonder if we are actors about to come onto the stage, or if we are audiences waiting for the curtains to unfold and the show to begin.
Among the featured artists are Lucie Antoinette, Claudio Coltorti, Emily Furr, Edward Givis, Evgen Čopi Gorišek, Jacob Littlejohn, Luke O'Halloran, Nathan Ritterpusch, Meghann Stephenson, Yongqi Tang, Angela Fang Zirbes, and Caroline Zurmely.
Focusing on different subjects, each artist offers a distinct perspective on the concept of what it means to have "main character energy" – the belief in oneself as the central figure of one’s narrative. The gallery’s dramatic transformation is inspired by the renowned American filmmaker David Lynch, celebrated for his aesthetically captivating and enigmatic films. The exhibition metamorphoses the gallery into a scene reminiscent of Lynch’s iconic work Twin Peaks (1990-1991), specifically the surreal "Red Room" scene where the boundaries between reality and the subconscious dissolve. This ambiguous space invites viewers on an introspective journey – against a backdrop of red curtains, visitors are forced to wonder if we are the protagonists performing on stage, or are we simply spectators in someone else’s story.
