The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of art therapy on the depression and self-expression of deaf elderly individuals. The three subjects of the study were selected among senior citizens aged sixty-five or above with hearing disabilities and depression at S city’s G elderly welfare center. The standard examinations used were KGDS and ASEA and image analysis according to the Furth Symbol. and Conversation and interview content during sessions were collected to proceed with the content analysis. Also, progressive transformation of behavior and analysis of the artworks were conducted. According to the results, the art therapy program had positive effects on the emotions and depression of deaf elderly individuals. As the program progressed, the subjects participated more enthusiastically in activities, gradually showed feelings in their conversations, and demonstrated an increased amount of conversation. The artworks showed positive changes such as brighter colors and stable composition compared to the art works from earlier stages. This shows These results demonstrate how artworks have been used as a positive vehicle for the deaf elderly who may normally be intimidated due to communication limitations. The research utilized a qualitative approach to studying deaf elderly individuals, an approach that has rarely been conducted in the field of art therapy. Thus, the study also supports the use of art therapy for deaf elderly individuals.