Tag: Symbolic art

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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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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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Eclipsed Souls


Three identical soldiers march in unison, their steps echoing in a haunting display of uniformity. Stripped of individuality, they advance toward an unseen horizon bound by duty and despair. Rendered in stark black and white, they risk dissolving into the shadows, embodying the tragedy of war that erases identity. Yet, their unwavering determination is a beacon of hope amidst the agony.

Title: Eclipsed Souls
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 30, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Rest in Mourning


A lone figure lies face down, motionless on the battlefield, depicted with minimalist lines that capture his vulnerability in a moment of profound surrender. Beneath him, a dark pool spreads—symbolizing his spirit merging with the earth. This haunting pool represents the life he once had, now quietly absorbed into the land. The drawing evokes the deep sorrow and loss that linger after the battle, where the spirit finds its final rest.

Title: Rest in Mourning
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 29, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Haunted Memory with the Scars Within


In “Haunted Memory with The Scars Within,” the weight of past trauma is evident. A tense hand presses down on a shadowed head, symbolizing the suffocating grip of memory. The snake, a powerful symbol of unresolved fear, coils around it. Raw, bleeding cuts illustrate wounds that refuse to heal, while trickling blood underscores life’s fragility. Through stark black-and-white contrasts, the artwork captures how past sorrows and scars entwine with the self, haunting the present with relentless intensity.

Title: Haunted Memory with the Scars Within
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 29, 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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Unheard Tears

In this haunting monochromatic artwork, a face emerges from deep shadows, its etched lines reflecting silent anguish and unwavering endurance. A single luminous tear breaks through the darkness, serving as a raw testament to the pain borne in solitude. The interplay of shadows emphasizes the figure’s isolation, shrouding their sorrow in a veil of mystery. This tear symbolizes vulnerability, revealing the fragile strength of a soul yearning for solace while enduring quietly with resilience.

Title: Unheard Tears
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 27, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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Assault


The drawing depicts a symbolic confrontation between a soldier and an ethereal spirit, emphasizing the futility and self-destructive nature of war. The spirit mirrors the soldier, representing violence and conflict. The soldier’s left hand is clenched in a fist, his only weapon, while his right hand is severed, leaving him vulnerable and defenseless. This emphasizes that every blow aimed at the spirit harms the soldier himself. The soldier’s expression conveys anger, pain, and the realization of his predicament. His once aggressive stance wavers as the spirit, whispering in his ear, goads him toward unending warfare. With each strike, the soldier inflicts further injury upon himself, symbolizing humanity’s recurring failure to learn from the devastation of war. The drawing immerses the viewer in the timeless lesson that, despite the scars of history, humanity continues to repeat the cycle of war.

Title: Assault
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 23, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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