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Type: Publication (online magazine)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Title: Filipino artist IJWBAA redefines minimalism with a decolonial lens
Publisher: The Global Filipino Magazine
Date Published: May 27, 2025
Artist's Featured Piece
Titles: Decolonial Minimalism (founding works)
Media: Digital Art
Size: 1400 x 1400 pixels
Year: 2025
IJWBAA said, “Minimalism is often associated with sleek design, white spaces, and emotional detachment—concepts shaped by Western art history. But I’ve chosen to reclaim and redefine that language. My minimalism isn’t cold or empty; it’s rooted, grounded, and full of ancestral memory. Every line, shape, or color I use carries weight—whether it’s a forgotten myth, a trace of colonial trauma, or a quiet homage to Filipino resilience.”
Type: Publication
Location: New York, USA
Title: Quiet Power: How I Elevate Filipino Art Through Decolonial Minimalism
Publisher: Digital Arts Blog
Date Published: May 26, 2025
Artist's Featured Piece
Titles: Decolonial Minimalism (founding works)
Media: Digital Art
Size: 1400 x 1400 pixels
Year: 2025
Interview (part of): I don’t exactly know my surname, but I have a name: IJWBAA—until the moment I reclaimed “Decolonial Minimalism.“ Minimalism is more than aesthetics—it’s a lens, a reclamation, a resistance. Stripped of colonial frames, it becomes a space for truth. A space where I exist, fully.
Type: Publication (art magazine)
Location: New York, USA
Publisher: Artells Magazine - Vol 3194
Date Published: May 14, 2025
Artist's Featured Piece
Titles: Filipino Folklore
Type: Digital Art
Size: 2550 x 3300 pixels
Year: 2025
Description: IJWBAA, a Filipino digital artist, reinterprets Filipino mythology through minimalist digital art, using bold colors and geometric forms to portray iconic figures such as the Malakas at Maganda, Tikbalang, Bathala, Sarimanok, Manananggal, Aswang, Kapre, Duende, and Tiyanak. Each artwork merges traditional folklore with contemporary design, employing symbolism and striking palettes to give ancient myths a fresh, modern voice.
Type: Publication (art magazine)
Locations: NYC, USA
Publisher: 6X Media - Fine Arts | Vol 119
Date Published: May 1, 2025
Artist's Entry Piece
Title: What Makes a Filipino?
Media: digital art
Sizes: 1400 x 1400 pixels
Year: 2025
Description: This vibrant digital art collection by IJWBAA captures the essence of Filipino culture, heritage, and traditions. Featuring powerful visuals of Barong Tagalog, Baro’t Saya, Fiesta, Street Foods, Tsinelas, Pamilya, Filipino Time, and the Blessed Virgin Mary, each artwork reflects the deep-rooted values, resilience, and colorful spirit of the Filipino people. Dive into this visual journey celebrating identity, history, and the everyday life that defines the Philippines.
Type: Publication (art magazine)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Publisher: 365 Art + Magazine
Title of Publication: Case 76 - All About Art-3 vs The Year of Snake. Snake Art (Digital and Print)
Date Published: March 15, 2025
Artist's Featured Pieces
Title: Filipino Folklore
Media: Digital Art
Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
Description: In his latest series, Filipino digital artist IJWBAA reimagines Filipino mythology through three captivating artworks. The Aswang is brought to life with shadowy hues, emphasizing its sinister allure, while the Sarimanok comes alive with swirling feathers in dynamic motion, symbolizing vitality and freedom. The Manananggal is portrayed with ethereal grace, suspended between horror and beauty, creating a striking balance of captivating terror. Through these works, IJWBAA blends minimalist compositions and rich symbolism to transform ancient figures into modern visual narratives.