Eerie Paintings of the Dark Side of the Mind

All acts of creation begin in our minds. And it is our minds that can benefit greatly from all types of creative expression. For those of us who aren’t professional artists, art can be a therapeutic activity that enables us to vent, but also explore and understand our emotions. In addition, we feel proud of our creations, which contributes positively to our self-esteem. It is an efficient, fun way to gain a better understanding of yourself and heal psychological wounds by unbottling your emotions and employing your fantasy to create something original.

Dawid Planeta is a Polish conceptual artist and graphic designer from Krakow, Poland, who enjoys channeling his feelings into creativity and has an incredible talent to transform even the ugliest sensations into magnificent, thought-provoking pieces.

He turned his struggle with depression into something beautiful – a fantasy world where a small, brave man is traveling through a mysterious long-forgotten jungle and encounters fears and challenges manifested as giant animal guides with glowing eyes. At first glance, his paintings seem dark, cold and uneasy, but if you look closer and with more empathy, you will discover delicate scenes imbued with joy and passion for life. 

Scroll down to enjoy Planeta’s limited edition paintings.