# Smiley Face Bottoms Eric Yahnker's Cracks of Dawn Exhibit Repackages the American Dream By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracks-of-dawn References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/eric-yahnker) & [ericyahnker](http://www.ericyahnker.com/) Eric Yahnker's [new exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) Cracks of Dawn is just as captivating as his previous ones. Filled with [mixed media artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) that has subtle and not-so-subtle commentaries on society, this work is definitely hilarious to say the least. Perverse and comedic, Cracks of Dawn repackages the idea of the pervasive [American Dream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/object-usa-2024). Check out the featured gallery to see this interesting series for yourselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed Media Art Commentary:** An opportunity to fuse art with social commentary through the use of mixed media and create thought-provoking pieces. - **Perverse Humor:** Incorporating dark and perverse humor in art can add a unique twist to traditional subject matters and attract a broader audience. - **Repackaging American Dream:** Deconstruct the American Dream and create new interpretations of this iconic concept through art and media. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists and galleries can explore these trends to create innovative works that engage with contemporary society and bring a fresh perspective. - **Media:** Media outlets can feature artists who are using mixed media and dark humor in their artwork, appealing to a niche audience that seeks unconventional commentary. - **Marketing:** Marketing agencies can utilize these trends to create engaging and bold campaign advertisements for their clients, appealing to a younger, diverse and unconventional audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Plushie-Inspired Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-smiles.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Appointment-Basis Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-more-tears-im-lovin-it.md) - [Vinyl Art Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-smiley-collectible.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Vibrant Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerry-haha-cherry.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)