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(28) The Defiant One

(28) The Defiant One

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Takbotikbalang portrays a tribal princess who courageously defies the rigid expectations of a male-dominated society, where tradition dictates not only how a princess should behave, but also whom she is allowed to love. Her love for someone from outside the tribe becomes both an act of rebellion and a testament to her own agency.

Through her struggle, the artwork reveals the emotional weight of resisting societal pressures, the hardship of living under restrictive gender roles, and the bravery required to challenge a tradition that has long dictated her destiny.

  • Made Upon Order: This product CANNOT be returned or exchanged.
  • Lead Time: P lease allow up to 2 weeks for shipping.
  • Ready to Ship: 2 weeks
  • Rarity: Limited
  • Material: Paper
  • Categories: Cards, Paper & Stationeries
  • Sub Categories: Cards & Postcards
  • Color Palette: Pastel,Bright
  • Size Range: Small ~ 3\ to 15\
  • Style & content: Mythical,Holidays,Filipino

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Ian Sta. Maria  Takbotikbalang

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Takbotikbalang

Takbotikbalang

Takbotikbalang is an author, illustrator, and comic creator whose work reimagines myth and imagination for modern readers. He is best known as the author and artist of Salamangka and its Gintong Aklat-winning sequel Salamangka 2, as well as Makina, all published by Summit Books. Takbotikbalang also co-created and illustrated the bestselling Philippine graphic novel Skyworld and the acclaimed Sixty Six (Mang Tino), blending folklore, fantasy, and cinematic visuals to captivate audiences.

After over two decades as an award-winning creative in the Philippine advertising industry, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by becoming a Senior Concept Artist for LEGO in Billund, Denmark, where his art shapes the packaging and concept work for globally loved sets. Balancing work with his passion for storytelling, he continues to expand his artistic universe—bringing Philippine myth and speculative imagination into new and exciting forms.

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