"In the darkness, I am found by light. It touches me tenderly on its endless journey into the void. I resist the light, feeling its slow advance upon me. Gradually, it wears away at me, leaving its marks. Eventually, this void will consume everything."

In this piece, Stephan Duq delves into the realm of Dysthymia, a form of enduring yet subtle depression. The various visual elements convey the complexity, duality, and eventual acceptance inherent in those who grapple with Dysthymia. Much like light in nature, it serves as both a destructive force and a revealer of the hidden beauty within the darkness.

Sound design by Sigil Audio

This artwork was created in January/February 2024. It was produced using Houdini, Zbrush, Substance Designer, Adobe Photoshop, and Octane Render.