QUOTES
“It is true that we need to be realistic, but our interest in utopia is far from naïve—it’s based in a serious, grounded, and realistic assessment of how power works and why change happens.”
Hoping for good things and a bright future is not childish, nor is it hoping for things that seem impossible or unrealistic. It comes from knowing our society's current state and how much we can improve it. Utopia is not about pretending problems do not exist; it is about realistically envisioning solutions and creating pathways toward them.
This quote feels like a continuation of the previous quote because we can imagine all the good things we need in society, and we can achieve them only if we act upon them carefully. Removing problems doesn’t necessarily mean our job is done. It simply means that we must also build something better to replace it. For example, if we break down patriarchy in the world, that would be awesome, but we must also arrive at a society built on equality, respect, and opportunity for everyone. Real change is not just about destroying harmful systems but also about creating new structures that support justice, inclusion, and long-term progress.
FINAL IDEA
For my final intervention project, I want to expand on my
earlier performance piece “The Void” by transforming it into a public
participatory thing, which basically is promoting utopia or just giving people
some hope going about their day. I plan to create a large poster or board with
a black circle in the center labeled The Void. Around the void, I will
invite people to write words, hopes, dreams, or ideas about the kind of world
they want to live in. This transforms the void (our current world 😓) from emptiness into a space of
possibility and shared imagination. The final intervention will address themes
of community, mental well-being, and the idea that a better world is something
we build together.
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