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Photo series in which I wanted to depict the internal world of solitary people who symbolize our own unconscious states. These photography artworks are inspired by the years I went through depression, where I wanted to reflect human experiences that would allow the viewer to reflect on their own mental health journey.

I began exploring creative photography about 12 years ago; around the same time, I faced depression for the first time in my life as a way to express my mental state. Photography allowed me to escape into a different world, the one which I was creating, a place, and a story that was lead by me, not that I was led by. But after a few months, I fell deep into the arms of depression and lost all passion for the medium.

In 2014, when I had come out on the other side of the depression and was pursuing a BFA degree in Photography in San Francisco, I picked up the medium again and began to unconsciously explore themes of depression in my work. Everything I created reflected on the years I was living with depression, inspired by psychology, surrealism, and the Scandinavian landscapes that I grew up around.

From there on it has been a medium I use to document our internal world focusing on themes inspired by psychology, surrealism, and our unconscious mind.

My work is very personal to me and has been a sort of therapy to combat my own emotions and mental disorders I’ve had over the years, yet I try to make it as anonymous as possible in order for it to speak to each spectator that will view it, so they can reflect back on their own journey in life through interacting with the internal world of the figures shown in my work.

More info: Instagram | gabrielisak.com

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This photo makes me think optimistically. That person let all the black balloons go and there is only one more..Maybe the hardest one but keep thinking positive and this balloon will go away and one wonderful smile behind of it ,is ready to shine and it have the power to color this picture, Keep trying, you can do it....

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think many photos about depression are unoriginal. But this one does actually represent depression very well.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black is solid, white has many shades. The dark disappears into the white opening

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have more power over depression than you may think. Believe me !

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The Shadow And The Self

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes you believe that everyone is watching you and judging you.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A loving hug can do wonders. With depression, you can feel that you don't deserve love.