"Can you forgive me Father?" - "Can you forgive me daughter?" 

Will Dyson made this print, "Can you forgive me Father? - Can you forgive me daughter?" with an unsettling vulnerability. Dyson lived through WWI, which was a turning point in the understanding of traditional authority. His cartoons often expressed disillusionment with political and military leaders, so let's consider that within this image. The composition evokes religious art, particularly the theme of repentance. Here, an androgynous, God-like figure looms, while a supplicant figure stands before them. The figures mirror each other in their posture, bound by the act of seeking and granting forgiveness. Is Dyson suggesting a societal crisis of faith in patriarchal systems following the devastation of WWI? The raw emotion and intimacy of the scene prompt us to reflect on the nature of forgiveness and the complexities of familial and hierarchical relationships. The artist captures a moment of intense personal reckoning, inviting us to confront our own quests for redemption.