A new dawn brings new hope by Millie Robson
The question of how we move on from our current global situation hangs heavy in the air like a rolling fog. Much like the weather though, situations are changeable; the hopeful message promising âa new dawnâ in Jeremy Dellerâs large scale poster assures viewers that, from the bleakness of 2020, a new age will rise. This uplifting phrase can be seen across the rooftop, seeming to encapsulate the spirit of Bold Tendencies and the alternative and accessible approach the organisation has to art.Â
In the unexplored landscape of social distancing we have found ourselves in, the nostalgic 90s acid rave visuals of Dellerâs work allows us to reminisce and take comfort in the familiar graphics from what now feels like a different world. The concept of returning to ânormalâ life is something that is eagerly discussed and desired for by many, but is that really an achievable or sustainable goal? The term ânew normalâ seems to be rearing its head as an alternative, but that still seems to imply we will have to compromise our lives. Instead of thinking about compromising our ways of living and working, perhaps we take this time to see this as a chance for development and growth. The rising yellow smile in A New Dawn MMXX suggests that growth is the way forward, and that good times are coming.Â
The seemingly dystopian reality we find ourselves in does not mean we should discard our utopian ideals and thinking; instead we should act on these ideals, manifesting them so they become our new reality. The idea of a new dawn offers the opportunity to reset, to reassess and reeducate.Â
