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The Absent Salute

“The Absent Salute” depicts the spectral figure of a missing soldier, frozen mid-salute, dissolving into the void. The fragmented strokes symbolize a life fading from memory yet bound to the timeless act of honor. The salute represents resilience and sacrifice, asking the profound question: What is the honor? Here, honor transcends accolades, residing instead in the eternal recognition of those who serve, often without return or remembrance. This drawing is a stark reminder of the cost of conflict and the fragile yet essential duty to remember those lost.

Title: The Absent Salute
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: December 3, 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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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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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)

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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)

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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)

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