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Torn Between Realities

“Torn Between Realities” captures the emotional turmoil of a war victim whose shattered psyche dissolves their sense of self. The fragmented figure, rendered in stark black and white, symbolizes the erosion of identity, caught between a haunting past and an elusive present. Jagged strokes and abstract textures evoke the internal struggles of a mind overwhelmed by trauma, reflecting the dissonance of being trapped in two irreconcilable realities. The figure’s defensive yet vulnerable posture conveys a futile battle to shield itself against the relentless invasion of guilt and memories. This piece confronts the invisible scars of war, depicting the profound fragility of self-awareness in the aftermath of conflict.

Title: Torn Between Realities
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: December 4, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Fragmented Lives

This drawing captures the haunting reality of war through the image of a lifeless body broken and abandoned within a chaotic web of jagged, intersecting lines. The skeletal figure, stripped of its identity, is a universal symbol of the countless nameless casualties of conflict. The wild black strokes and stark monochromatic palette evoke the chaos and brutality of war, where order and humanity dissolve into violence and despair. The fragile posture of the figure contrasts sharply with the relentless destruction surrounding it, embodying the vulnerability of those caught in the crossfire. This evocative piece challenges viewers to confront the human cost of war and reflect on the sorrow it leaves in its wake.

Title: Fragmented Lives
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: December 1, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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An Orphaned Soul

This evocative drawing, titled “An Orphaned Soul,” portrays the anguished face of an innocent civilian shattered by the ravages of war. The raw, intersecting black strokes create a haunting depiction of grief, with hollow eyes that express unspeakable loss and a mouth caught between silence and an eternal scream. The chaotic textures surrounding the figure echo the turmoil of war, enveloping the orphan in a suffocating void. Yet, amidst the darkness, faint traces of light hint at a fragile resilience, serving as a quiet testament to the human spirit’s endurance. This piece powerfully reminds us of the unseen faces of war and our collective responsibility to remember their stories.

Title: An Orphaned Soul
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 26, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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No War, Only Peace

This powerful drawing portrays the raised fist of a freedom seeker, symbolizing resilience and hope. The intricate texture of the clenched hand conveys a sense of hardship and determination, representing the fighter’s intense struggle for peace amidst the chaos of war. The interplay of light and shadow highlights the tension between despair and hope. More importantly, it reflects a deep and urgent desire to end violence and suffering. This is not the hand of an aggressor but that of a protector willing to fight to the last breath for justice and harmony.

Title: No War, Only Peace
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 24, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Chased by Momentum of Pain


In “Chased by Momentum of Pain,” a solitary figure sprints forward, each muscle straining against an unseen anguish force. Rough, expressive lines capture power and desperation like each step battles a relentless, invisible pursuer. Shadows cling tightly, embodying trauma that haunts from within and without. This is no graceful escape but a frantic flight burdened by sorrow and fear. The figure’s head tilts upward, seeking elusive relief, leaving the viewer to wonder if true escape is possible or if the past will forever close in.

Title: Chased by Momentum of Pain
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 4, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Endless Night of Cries


“Endless Night of Cries” depicts a bound figure kneeling in exhaustion, with his hands and legs tightly tied, symbolizing submission and despair. The expressive lines illustrate his prolonged suffering and sleepless torment as his head droops under the weight of sorrow. Shadows obscure his face, suggesting hollow eyes and unspoken pain. This drawing captures the universal, silent agony of those lost in darkness, representing human resilience and sorrow—a muted cry in an endless night.

Title: Endless Night of Cries
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 3, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Grip or Fist


This drawing captures the unbreakable spirit and courage found in the darkest moments. It embodies human resilience amidst the devastation of war. Rendered in bold, dark strokes, the clenched hand symbolizes endurance, gripping fiercely onto memories and fragments of hope. Each etched line conveys the raw emotion of survival, reflecting the poignant tension between holding on and pushing back. It serves as a silent testament to the enduring strength that rises in defiance, even in the face of overwhelming hardship.

Title: Grip or Fist
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 31, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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