Gamboa, JB

Based in Manila, JB Gamboa is an accomplished cross-disciplinary creative, independent educator, and cultural manager. He initially began his career navigating humanity-centered studies before dedicating his life to design and visual production. Combining an extensive self-taught background in illustration with formal, elite European training in design institutions, Gamboa has successfully operated a prolific freelance studio practice that ranges from corporate branding, 3D prototyping, and murals to curated gallery showcases.

Gamboa’s diverse international background has allowed him to live, work, and exhibit across Europe and Southeast Asia. His global perspective heavily shapes his approach to visual art as a universal, boundary-less tool for social and cultural connection.

Education & Professional Credentials
2016: Diploma in Graphic Design – BAU Design College of Barcelona, Spain

2015: Postgraduate Degree in Arts & Cultural Management – Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona, Spain

2005: Certificate of Professional Educators – University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City

2001: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City

Selected Creative Projects & Services
BioComs & Quick Cartoons: Creator of specialized sequential art structures and short-form animations centered on fast visual communication.

Freelance Design & Murals: Delivers international creative consultancy covering digital illustrations, dimensional branding, and large-scale commercial/public murals.

Academic Pedagogy: Combines his educator background with illustration to lead workshops centered on utilizing visual sketching as an instrument for visual thinking and innovation.

Selected Exhibitions & Showcases
Gamboa has seamlessly bridged independent alternative art platforms and major art fairs globally:

2017: Mi Ultimo Adios (Solo/Group Feature) – Äkkigalleria, Jyväskylä, Finland / Ateneu del Raval, Barcelona, Spain

2016: What Am I Doing Here? – L'Atelier, Poble Nou, Barcelona, Spain

2014: 9to5 (Group Show & Co-Curator) – Now Gallery & Auctions, Manila, Philippines

2013–2014: Art in the Park – Annual Contemporary Art Fair, Makati City, Philippines

2013: Fornever Friends – Chocolate Kiss Gallery, UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

2012: Forty Artists at 40 – Gallery II, San Beda Alabang Museum, Muntinlupa, Philippines