R.A. Tijing

Career

- Born 1980; based in Silay / Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines - Education: University of St. La Salle, Bacolod — BS Electronics and Communications Engineering (2002), AB Interdisciplinary Studies (2004); self-taught as an artist - Selected solo exhibitions: "Dreamscapes," Gallery Orange (2011, first solo); "Our Love To Admire," Gallery Orange (2013); "The Return Of The King," NOVA Gallery (2014); "Public Pervert," Altro Mondo (2017); "BamBam BlackSheep," Secret Fresh (2017, toys and paintings); "Territorial," Six Inch Gallery, San Juan (2019); "SUPERIOR," Modeka Art, Makati (2021); "Distant Travelers," Orange Project, Bacolod (2023); "Landscapes, Portraits, and Still Life," Orange Project, Bacolod (2025) - Selected group exhibitions and fairs: "50 Ilonggo Artists," Ayala Museum (2013); Art Fair Philippines (several editions, 2014–2021); "Man and Monster," PARA Collective, Orange Project (2022); "Diri Man Ni," Orange Project (2024); "UNCONDITIONAL," YOD Gallery Tennozu, Tokyo (9 September – 3 October 2026, part of TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026; showed "Vegan Friend II," "Bantay," "Sheeple" and "Dreamscape") - Residencies: Gwangju, South Korea (2015); Kunstkraftwerk, Leipzig, Germany (2023, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut) - Awards and nominations: Semi-finalist, Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) Awards (2010); nominee, CCP Thirteen Artists Award - Gallery: Orange Project, Bacolod - Instagram: @bambamtijing