IJWBAA [eej-wah] is a Filipino digital artist and the first Filipino recognized in Techspressionism. He is a neologist and the originator of Decolonial Minimalism —an art movement that reclaims minimalism through ancestral memory and cultural reawakening. His work earned a spot on the shortlist for the Hiiibrand Design and Illustration Awards 2024. His papers were published on Academia.edu.He was selected by David Quiles Guilló, Director of The Wrong, to participate in the 7th Edition of The Wrong Biennale - described by The New York Times as the digital world's answer to Venice Biennale - with Prayers to Ai, further cementing his standing in the international digital art community. His collected 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. The two volumes are cataloged in WorldCat under OCLC Numbers 1530632939(Book 1) and 1530636063(Book 2).

The Digital Artist Digest by IJWBAA Year 2026 | Monthly Insights into Digital Artistry

The Digital Artist Digest is a convenient summary that offers a straightforward glimpse into a digital artist's journey over the past 30 days. It presents a concise narrative, capturing the essence of IJWBAA creative endeavors in an easily digestible format. With brevity as its strength, The Digital Artist Digest provides a condensed overview, highlighting the key moments and achievements of IJWBAA's recent artistic exploration. It serves as a convenient resource for anyone seeking a quick and informative update on the digital artist's story.

Year 2026

In January 2026, I began the year with the inaugural group exhibition at SikoraArts in New York, completed writing the full set of descriptions for the founding works of Decolonial Minimalism on my website, and started drafting the pages for the forthcoming book, all while continuing CBT, health medications, and lifestyle changes as part of my ongoing journey of care and resilience...

In February 2026, the envelope I sent to The Hague was unexpectedly returned due to incorrect address details, but I corrected the information and resent it, hoping it arrives without further issue. In 2025, three of my digital print artworks under the “Family” theme were sold at the Incognito Art Show, which led to another invitation to participate. Although several art galleries and some local art fairs have blocked me on Instagram, my artwork “Ibaloy” was exhibited at Solarpunk Exhibition 2.0 at Maloop Garden in Phnom Penh alongside internationally curated artists, and I have also been featured on Grokipedia and Artmajeur.

In March 2026, I decided to postpone my involvement in the local art scene, as most galleries and art fairs have already blocked me on Instagram, leading me to step back from engaging with them, as well as their collectors and organizers.

SO, WHAT'S NEXT?

Hi, I'm Pao aka IJWBAA. I'm a digital artist, painter, and a book author from the Philippines. If you enjoyed reading this you might like to read also:

• The Digital Artist Digest

• Poems by IJWBAA

• Quotes from a Wannabe Artist

• Notes to Self

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