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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Non-Digital

As a digital artist, my primary focus has always been on modern mediums. However, my journey took an interesting turn when I met a collector who inspired me to explore traditional art. This led to the creation of "The Builders," a piece I painted on a 3x4 feet canvas using acrylic paints. While digital art offers a unique and contemporary experience that resonates with many, delving into traditional art has allowed me to appreciate its tactile and immersive qualities. This experience has been a rewarding journey, blending the worlds of digital and traditional art and recognizing the distinct value each brings to the art community. For orders, commissions, questions, or inquiries, please contact us via email at info.wannabelabs@gmail.com.

City Engineer

City Engineer - 24x24, acrylic on canvas - (not for sale)

Astro

Astro - 24x24, acrylic on canvas - (for sale)

Lady in Red

Lady in Red - 24x24, acrylic on canvas - (for sale)

The Builders

🔴 The Builders, 3x4 feet, acrylic on canvas - (1st commissioned painting)

Details Confidential

🔴 Details confidential, housed in a UNESCO World Heritage site villa on the eastern Arabian Peninsula - (2nd commissioned painting)