The starting point for this project was a personal state of despair at the time and inability to find a clear step forward. (rupert.lt)
In a similar vein, Helpless Hopeless, 1991, displays two synonyms for states of despair using fifteen plastic and metal letters arranged in an X format. (imma.ie)
«Then in 2011 I was again in a deep state of despair again due to the climate change issue. (climaterealityproject.org)