Artist's impressions of what depression is like

[Three Roses]

Artist Dawid Planet's work tries to show what living with depression feels like really beautiful grayscale drawings.


https://mymodernmet.com/depression-illustration-jungle-animals-dawid-planeta/

[Sceal]

Yeah, I love his art. Although I don't quite get the depression vibe from them.

Edit:
I was writing on my phone and I was so tired. But I feel I want to add some more to my post.
I've known about this artist for quite a few years, and he is quite inspirational for me. I really like these images and the fact that they are largely black and white as well as giant animals and a tiny human.
I understand that it can be viewed as depression due to the lack of bright colours, or anxiety/fear due to the GIANT animals and the tiny human and it being somewhat otherwordly.

For me though, it's hard to say how I feel about them all as one piece because some of them speaks louder to me than others, and each differently. But I find them mysterious, curious, otherwordly and in some instances lonely. But also peaceful. They are quiet and not loud, they are slow, not speeding at me at a dangerous speed.

[Teddy bear]

Hi, glad to find this thread. I've probably been dealing with mild depression and/or burnout recently.

These drawings are impressive. For me, they evoke something oppressive, dark, and gloomy, which really resonates with the not-so-bright mood I'm in right now.

I do find it a bit puzzling though—it seems like a lot of work. When I'm depressed, I can hardly do anything: low mood, no motivation, apathy... It's wonderful he was able to complete them with such passion and perseverance.

Anyway, I'm planning to talk to a new doctor soon about how I've been feeling.