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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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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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Grief

This powerful illustration depicts a war victim overwhelmed by grief. Their contorted body and twisted posture are a striking metaphor for internal destruction. The figure’s dark silhouette, bent and defensive, conveys profound emotional and psychological pain as if the trauma is erasing their sense of self. This image highlights the isolating and identity-shattering effects of war, where grief becomes a relentless force, gnawing at the person’s core.

Additionally, stark statistics emphasize the grim reality of this trauma: veterans with PTSD are 58% more likely to attempt suicide, and an estimated 22 veterans take their own lives daily in the U.S. This underscores the ongoing mental health crisis faced by war survivors.

Title: Grief
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 25, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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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)

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Endure Agony

The drawing “Endure Agony” captures the haunting agony of a war victim. The gaunt figure and hollow eyes convey deep physical and emotional suffering. The frail and hunched body appears to be clutching at itself as if trying to contain unbearable pain. Jagged lines emphasize the torment, with the face frozen in a silent scream and sunken eyes reflecting fear and helplessness. The war victim is tormented in heart and mind, unable to scream the pain aloud. The monochromatic tones amplify the sense of despair and isolation, drawing the viewer into the victim’s irreversible trauma and the profound human cost of war.

Title: Endure Agony
Artist: Albert Young Choi
Date: October 21, 2024
Medium: Digital Drawing
Dimensions: 4677 x 6622 ppi (A1)

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