SPIRIT#01

“SPIRIT” transforms found media into an impactful exploration of fashion as art and identity. It features symmetric balance, cubic layouts, dynamic motion typography, and vibrant colors to craft a visually striking narrative. The precise interplay of structure and movement highlights the designs, while the kinetic typography adds energy and modernity. Through its innovative use of found media, “SPIRIT” pushes creative boundaries, presenting fashion as a seamless fusion of art, technology, and vision.


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Title
: SPIRIT#01
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 21, 2024
Medium: Video
Dimensions: 16:9






Media from Adobe x Designed and Edited by Albert Young Choi
© 2024 Albert Young Choi


Fragments of Hope Amidst Chaos

This drawing depicts the unveiled face of a war victim, with eyes closed in a moment of imagined escape. The intricate cross-hatched texture represents a landscape scarred by conflict, while subtle highlights symbolize fragments of hope breaking through the darkness. With no external background, the focus remains on the inner world—a sanctuary of memories and dreams of a different place and time. The closed eyes evoke a universal longing for peace, suggesting a retreat into the safety of imagination as a form of survival. The war victim’s imagination, illustrated by the subtle highlights, plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of hope, underscoring the resilience of the human spirit. The interplay of light and shadow creates raw emotional depth, emphasizing the scars of sorrow and the enduring spark of hope that refuses to be extinguished.


Title: Fragments of Hope Amidst Chaos
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 20, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





Tears of the Fallen

The drawing “Tears of the Fallen” depicts a face with closed eyes, silently weeping in profound sorrow. A single tear runs down the cheek against a backdrop of dark, textured shadows, symbolizing grief too deep for words—a mourning transcending time and place. The closed eyes indicate the pain of having witnessed too much, yet the tear remains, a fragile but steadfast reminder of love, loss, and the scars left by war. In its quiet simplicity, the image calls for remembrance and compels us to confront the humanity we risk losing to violence. It urges us to honor those who have fallen by striving for peace.


Title: Tears of the Fallen
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 17, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





Shadows of Conflict

“Shadows of Conflict” depicts two overlapping hands that are identical yet fragmented, symbolizing the duality of human nature in the context of war. The hands reach out but remain restrained, blurring the lines of individuality and illustrating how conflict can erase personal identity, reducing lives to mere shadows. Their jagged texture suggests both physical and emotional scars, while the stark monochrome palette universalizes the experience of suffering, stripping away context to reveal humanity’s inner struggles. The simplicity of the drawing confronts viewers with the tension between destruction and redemption, prompting reflection on the idea that the same hands capable of violence are also capable of healing.


Title: Shadows of Conflict
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 15, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





Visions of War-Torn Humanity

This drawing, titled “Visions of War-Torn Humanity,” powerfully illustrates the haunting effects of conflict through a stark, faceless figure whose wide, unblinking eyes convey shock and sorrow. Stripped of individual identity, the figure is a universal symbol of humanity’s collective trauma. Its piercing gaze draws the viewer into a silent confrontation with the devastation of war, with each eye reflecting unspeakable horrors and memories of violence that span centuries. Dark, jagged lines surround the eyes, evoking waves of chaos that mirror the relentless cycles of destruction and loss inflicted by war.


Title: Visions of War-Torn Humanity
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 14, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





Fragments of Souls

The drawing “Fragments of Souls” shows a man torn between two identities, highlighting the duality of war and humanity. One side of his face displays agony, symbolizing the brutality of conflict, while the other reflects resilience and compassion. Chaotic lines scar his face, representing the deep fractures within his soul. This powerful image captures the struggle between destruction and hope, urging viewers to confront the complexities of human nature—our capacity for violence intertwined with our longing for peace. It invites reflection on what we cling to and may lose in our pursuit of a better future.


Title: Fragments of Souls
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 13, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





A Haunting Chorus

I portray three ghostly women, each symbolizing a distinct aspect of war’s relentless grip: Destruction, Grief, and Memory. The first figure, fractured and reaching outward, embodies the physical devastation of conflict. The central figure, mouth open in a silent scream, represents the deep, consuming sorrow left in war’s wake. In contrast, the fading, shadowy third figure signifies the quiet erosion of memory as time distances us from these horrors. These spectral forms merge into a haunting lament, capturing the lingering, unseen scars of conflict and the urgent need for remembrance, urging viewers to confront war’s emotional and enduring legacy.


Title: A Haunting Chorus
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 12, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





Eternal Anguish

The “Eternal Anguish” drawing hauntingly depicts a face caught in silent torment, symbolizing the ongoing fear and vulnerability of confronting unseen threats. Dark, jagged lines convey an expression of frozen dread, while the hollow eyes reveal the heavy burden of prolonged trauma and isolation. Each brushstroke exposes the psychological scars inflicted by constant danger, evoking an intense and visceral response. This drawing is a timeless testament to human resilience and the inescapable shadows cast by fear and sorrow.


Title: Eternal Anguish
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 10, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





Pursued Suffering

The figure stands tall yet visibly burdened, embodying the profound agony of losing loved ones. Muscles are tense, and shadows carve into the form, revealing a heart fractured by grief but unwilling to surrender. The figure’s posture captures a fragile balance between vulnerability and resilience—a spirit broken but still determined to pursue life. The figure’s upright stance and clenched fists suggest a fierce resolve to move forward, offering a poignant reflection on the courage to face life amid relentless sorrow.


Title: Pursued Suffering
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 9, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





FLOW

A woman, like water, embodies strength and resilience, flowing gracefully through challenges. Her calm reflects wisdom and empathy, while her inner strength allows her to navigate obstacles with courage. Both women and water nurture and heal, leaving a lasting impact as gentle yet unstoppable forces, bringing warmth and care to all they encounter.


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Title
: FLOW
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 8, 2024
Medium: Video
Dimensions: 16:9





Media from Adobe x Designed and Edited by Albert Young Choi
© 2024 Albert Young Choi