Resisting the Violence

“Resisting the Violence” is a drawing that depicts two hands raised defensively, embodying the tension between vulnerability and strength. The hands emerge from a chaotic, dark background, illuminated by jagged, uneven strokes that convey the strain of survival and the instinct to protect. The stark contrast of light and shadow highlights the overwhelming forces of violence and oppression that press in but cannot fully overcome the defiance they encounter. The piece’s textured lines and fragmented composition symbolize the universal struggle against aggression and the resilience inherent in human endurance. It is a powerful reminder that resistance is an act of courage and hope, even in the face of destruction.


Title: Resisting the Violence
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 27, 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)





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)