IJWBAA [eej-wah] is a Filipino digital artist and the first Filipino recognized in the Techspressionism movement. He is a neologist and the originator of Decolonial Minimalism—an art movement that reclaims minimalism through ancestral memory and cultural reawakening. His works, compiled in two volumes of I Just Wannabe an Artist, have been recognized, officially archived, cataloged, and made available in the collections of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Museo Reina Sofía, the National Museum of the Philippines, Getty Research Institute, and other prominent cultural institutions worldwide.

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"I Just Wanna Be An Artist" Book 1, 2 & 3 by Photobook features over 100 beautiful artworks by IJWBAA. This 40-page print-on-demand book in a 6 x 6-inch hardcover format explores figurative minimalist pop art. Each book is priced at 1500 PHP (Philippine Pesos) plus a delivery fee via courier (local or international). For orders, questions, or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us via email at info.wannabelabs@gmail.com.

IJWBAA - book 1
IJWBAA - book 2
IJWBAA - book 3

Decolonial Minimalism, the upcoming book by IJWBAA, presents a compelling fusion of art and theory that reimagines the relationship between minimalism and decolonial discourse. With a stark, yet impactful design, the book explores how simplicity in form can serve as a powerful tool for dismantling colonial narratives, offering a fresh artistic movement that challenges traditional structures. It invites readers to engage with minimalism not just as an aesthetic choice but as a means of cultural resistance and reclamation. This 40-page print-on-demand book in a 6 x 6-inch hardcover format explores figurative minimalist pop art. The book is priced at 1500 PHP (Philippine Pesos) plus a delivery fee via courier (local or international). For orders, questions, or inquiries, please feel free to reach out via email at info.wannabelabs@gmail.com. This work promises to be a thought-provoking contribution to contemporary art and critical theory.