A Life Etched in Graphite: The Singular Vision of Choi Byungso Choi Byungso, born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1943 and passing away in 2020, was an artist whose work resonated with a quiet power—a testament to the enduring human spirit amidst political turbulence and a profound exploration of time’s relentless passage. His life unfolded against a backdrop of immense change; the Korean War cast a long shadow over his childhood, while the authoritarian regimes that followed shaped not only the social landscape but also the very fabric of artistic expression. It was within this context that Choi…