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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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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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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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Embrace the Remembrance


In the striking black-and-white drawing titled “Embrace the Remembrance,” a figure is portrayed in deep contemplation. The bold lines convey a sense of heaviness, while the empty spaces within the figure symbolize the absence of family. This interplay of form and emptiness reflects the universal memory experience, highlighting cherished moments and loss. The minimalist design evokes themes of resilience and the strength needed to carry the memories of loved ones forward.

Title: Embrace the Remembrance
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 27, 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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