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)





The Angel of Sorrow

The Angel of Sorrow depicts an unveiled hand as a raw and haunting symbol of chaos, sacrifice, and salvation amid war. At its center, a distinct nail mark evokes the image of martyrdom, transforming the hand into a powerful representation of innocence crucified by the brutality of conflict. With its outstretched fingers, the textured, weathered hand reflects both the agony of loss and a desperate plea for peace, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The monochrome palette intensifies the emotional weight, highlighting the scars and nail marks as enduring reminders of suffering and redemption. This artwork captures the duality of sorrow and hope, urging viewers to reflect on the true cost of war and the potential for salvation through selfless sacrifice.


Title: The Angel of Sorrow
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 21, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





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)





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)





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