Torn Between Realities

“Torn Between Realities” captures the emotional turmoil of a war victim whose shattered psyche dissolves their sense of self. The fragmented figure, rendered in stark black and white, symbolizes the erosion of identity, caught between a haunting past and an elusive present. Jagged strokes and abstract textures evoke the internal struggles of a mind overwhelmed by trauma, reflecting the dissonance of being trapped in two irreconcilable realities. The figure’s defensive yet vulnerable posture conveys a futile battle to shield itself against the relentless invasion of guilt and memories. This piece confronts the invisible scars of war, depicting the profound fragility of self-awareness in the aftermath of conflict.


Title: Torn Between Realities
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: December 4, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





Visions of War-Torn Humanity

This drawing, titled “Visions of War-Torn Humanity,” powerfully illustrates the haunting effects of conflict through a stark, faceless figure whose wide, unblinking eyes convey shock and sorrow. Stripped of individual identity, the figure is a universal symbol of humanity’s collective trauma. Its piercing gaze draws the viewer into a silent confrontation with the devastation of war, with each eye reflecting unspeakable horrors and memories of violence that span centuries. Dark, jagged lines surround the eyes, evoking waves of chaos that mirror the relentless cycles of destruction and loss inflicted by war.


Title: Visions of War-Torn Humanity
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 14, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





Eternal Anguish

The “Eternal Anguish” drawing hauntingly depicts a face caught in silent torment, symbolizing the ongoing fear and vulnerability of confronting unseen threats. Dark, jagged lines convey an expression of frozen dread, while the hollow eyes reveal the heavy burden of prolonged trauma and isolation. Each brushstroke exposes the psychological scars inflicted by constant danger, evoking an intense and visceral response. This drawing is a timeless testament to human resilience and the inescapable shadows cast by fear and sorrow.


Title: Eternal Anguish
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 10, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





Chased by Momentum of Pain


In “Chased by Momentum of Pain,” a solitary figure sprints forward, each muscle straining against an unseen anguish force. Rough, expressive lines capture power and desperation like each step battles a relentless, invisible pursuer. Shadows cling tightly, embodying trauma that haunts from within and without. This is no graceful escape but a frantic flight burdened by sorrow and fear. The figure’s head tilts upward, seeking elusive relief, leaving the viewer to wonder if true escape is possible or if the past will forever close in.


Title: Chased by Momentum of Pain
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: November 4, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)





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)





Flashbacks


This striking image shows a war veteran submerged in darkness, gripping his head in visible torment as he struggles with the relentless flashbacks of combat. His vulnerable body sinks into the dark pool, symbolizing the weight of trauma that engulfs him. The stark contrast between the light above and the consuming blackness below illustrates the internal war he cannot escape. Ripples in the water suggest how even the slightest trigger unleashes waves of painful memories, leaving him trapped in an endless psychological battle. Studies show that 11-20% of veterans from modern conflicts have PTSD, with flashbacks being a critical symptom that disrupts their daily lives, making them four times more likely to experience such vivid recollections compared to the general population (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2021).


Title: Flashbacks
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 24, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)