Lauren,
It is vital to include the good, the bad, and the ugly about the inhabitants on Earth. The fact that you have included elements in your design that create a depressed or solemn mood is terrific! It helps visitors come away with the feeling that they have actually stepped back in time to a place that may have not been so comfortable. It always helps me to realize how nice my life is when compared to others in the past. (o:

Have you personally experienced a museum or exhibit that created those feelings in you? What this one reason why you chose to include the emotional element in your display? 

I send best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season! Good luck to you in the future! I've enjoyed reading your work!

Jill
jbrockma@austincc.edu