The Plight of a Digital Artist

Within the pixels, my dreams take flight,

But often falter, losing their light.

Once bold visions, now constrained,

By forces unseen, my art detained.

Denied the chance to showcase my craft,

Local art scenes shut me off, a cruel draft.

My creations linger, unseen and untold,

As galleries overlook, my story left cold.

Yet I persist, with spirit ablaze,

Seeking to carve out my own maze.

To witness my work in its truest form,

Not just a piece in a digital storm.

Value art in its digital guise,

Let not greed cloud our eyes.

For within each pixel, a soul yearns,

In the quiet plea of a digital art that burns.

A Little Note: "The Plight of a Digital Artist" reflects IJWBAA’s struggles and perseverance in a world that often overlooks digital art. It captures the frustration of being excluded from traditional galleries, where physicality still dictates artistic value. Yet, beneath the disillusionment, the poem is a testament to resilience—an artist’s unwavering resolve to be seen and appreciated on their own terms. Through evocative imagery, it calls for recognition of digital art’s soul, challenging perceptions that limit its worth. More than a lament, it is a quiet but powerful demand for change, urging the art world to embrace innovation without prejudice.

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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:

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