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The Global Filipino Magazine

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.”



Digital Arts Blog

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.



Artells Magazine Vol 3194

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.



6x Media (magazine cover)

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.



365 Art + Magazine

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.