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Albert Young Choi’s “Life is Art” explores the profound connection between art and life, inspiring a harmonious and reflective appreciation of everyday experiences.
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Grief

This powerful illustration depicts a war victim overwhelmed by grief. Their contorted body and twisted posture are a striking metaphor for internal destruction. The figure’s dark silhouette, bent and defensive, conveys profound emotional and psychological pain as if the trauma is erasing their sense of self. This image highlights the isolating and identity-shattering effects of war, where grief becomes a relentless force, gnawing at the person’s core.

Additionally, stark statistics emphasize the grim reality of this trauma: veterans with PTSD are 58% more likely to attempt suicide, and an estimated 22 veterans take their own lives daily in the U.S. This underscores the ongoing mental health crisis faced by war survivors.

Title: Grief
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 25, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Flashbacks


This striking image shows a war veteran submerged in darkness, gripping his head in visible torment as he struggles with the relentless flashbacks of combat. His vulnerable body sinks into the dark pool, symbolizing the weight of trauma that engulfs him. The stark contrast between the light above and the consuming blackness below illustrates the internal war he cannot escape. Ripples in the water suggest how even the slightest trigger unleashes waves of painful memories, leaving him trapped in an endless psychological battle. Studies show that 11-20% of veterans from modern conflicts have PTSD, with flashbacks being a critical symptom that disrupts their daily lives, making them four times more likely to experience such vivid recollections compared to the general population (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2021).

Title: Flashbacks
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 24, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Assault


The drawing depicts a symbolic confrontation between a soldier and an ethereal spirit, emphasizing the futility and self-destructive nature of war. The spirit mirrors the soldier, representing violence and conflict. The soldier’s left hand is clenched in a fist, his only weapon, while his right hand is severed, leaving him vulnerable and defenseless. This emphasizes that every blow aimed at the spirit harms the soldier himself. The soldier’s expression conveys anger, pain, and the realization of his predicament. His once aggressive stance wavers as the spirit, whispering in his ear, goads him toward unending warfare. With each strike, the soldier inflicts further injury upon himself, symbolizing humanity’s recurring failure to learn from the devastation of war. The drawing immerses the viewer in the timeless lesson that, despite the scars of history, humanity continues to repeat the cycle of war.

Title: Assault
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 23, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Witness

The drawing “Witness” captures a poignant moment of utter devastation and raw emotion. Frozen in shock, the figure bears a face etched with sorrow and fury. The figure’s posture is rigid, as though the weight of what they are witnessing has paralyzed them. Yet, the figure holds weapons, a symbol of their readiness to avenge the lost loved ones, a testament to their determination and resilience in the face of tragedy.

Title: Witness
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 23, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Endure Agony

The drawing “Endure Agony” captures the haunting agony of a war victim. The gaunt figure and hollow eyes convey deep physical and emotional suffering. The frail and hunched body appears to be clutching at itself as if trying to contain unbearable pain. Jagged lines emphasize the torment, with the face frozen in a silent scream and sunken eyes reflecting fear and helplessness. The war victim is tormented in heart and mind, unable to scream the pain aloud. The monochromatic tones amplify the sense of despair and isolation, drawing the viewer into the victim’s irreversible trauma and the profound human cost of war.

Title: Endure Agony
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 21, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Suffering


The drawing, titled “Suffering,” vividly captures the heartbreaking devastation caused by the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. It portrays the profound anguish and suffering inflicted by these conflicts, focusing on the human cost and the shattered lives of affected communities. At the center of the piece is a figure symbolizing the distortion of the human spirit under the weight of war. Every stroke conveys the emotional burden, making the pain unforgettable and urging viewers to reflect on the consequences of violence. The drawing serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for peace and solidarity, evoking empathy and raising awareness about these ongoing tragedies.

Title: Suffering
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 17, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: Top 600 x 850 ppi, Bottom (Pattern) 4677 x 6622 ppi

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Hangeul with a Famous Korean Love Song


Creating a compelling copy of a famous Korean love song through Hangeul calligraphy using concrete poetry requires careful integration of the song’s emotional resonance with the artistic representation of its form. Concrete poetry, where the visual arrangement of text conveys as much meaning as the words themselves, is a beautiful and unique way to interpret a song.

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Title: Hangeul with a Famous Korean Love Song
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 11, 2024
Medium: Video
Dimensions: 16:9

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

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I LIKE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN CONFLICT

“I LIKE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN CONFLICT” by Albert Young Choi

Albert Young Choi’s “I LIKE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN CONFLICT” presents a powerful visual commentary on the cultural and social tensions of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Through a sophisticated montage of pop culture imagery, Choi explores the contradictions and conflicts within society, highlighting the divisions shaped by class, race, and identity. By twisting familiar symbols from popular media, he exposes the often overlooked tensions that underlie consumer culture and the widening socio-economic gaps of the time. His artwork challenges the viewer to reflect on how these conflicts, masked by the allure of mass culture, affect individual and collective identities.

The dissonance created by Choi’s montage technique serves as both a critique and an invitation to engage with the uncomfortable realities of social disparity. By confronting these conflicts head-on, the artwork opens a dialogue about the ideological struggles and marginalized voices that define the period. In doing so, Choi’s work suggests that conflict, though unsettling, is an essential part of social growth and understanding, encouraging viewers to question the structures that shape contemporary culture.

Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: 1992
Medium: Montage on paper
Dimensions: 29.7 cm × 42 cm

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