This piece was oozing that dark feel, but you know what added that much more of an effect for me? The balloons you mentioned. For some reason, the contrast makes it so astounding. Here, you have someone sinking into the very depths of darkness.. seeking an end, it seems. Then thoughts of that end come about, aided by balloons. Reading that bit was akin to seeing a sudden splash of colour in a completely darkened room. I suppose it's the association.. yin and yang, with one overpowering the other...
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This piece was oozing that dark feel, but you know what added that much more of an effect for me? The balloons you mentioned. For some reason, the contrast makes it so astounding. Here, you have someone sinking into the very depths of darkness.. seeking an end, it seems. Then thoughts of that end come about, aided by balloons. Reading that bit was akin to seeing a sudden splash of colour in a completely darkened room. I suppose it's the association.. yin and yang, with one overpowering the other into its own will as well. Plus, the tone of this combined both hopelessness and hope, making it seem almost contemplative in a sense. Nicely done, Shadowed.
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