folding8
Coy Placido, under the monicker of folding8, is a Filipino digital artist, illustrator, pixel-wrangler and a multidisciplinary creative. With a distinct style that blends bold visuals, wit, and cultural depth, his works span digital graphic art, 3D renderings, AI explorations, and NFTs. Drawing inspiration from heritage, pop culture, and surreal storytelling, Coy crafts thought-provoking pieces that captivate and challenge perspectives. His work is sometimes deep, sometimes absurd, but always cool enough to make your screen feel underdressed.
Beyond digital art, he is also a freelance designer and musician, seamlessly merging sound and visuals into a cohesive artistic expression. His work is a celebration of creativity, pushing boundaries in the digital space while staying rooted in identity, innovation, and gothic mischief.
Diamonds in the Dust
Queen Of Pain
Blood Pleasure
Once
Dearest, You Said
Kiss My Slice
Spy School
folding8 is a play from Buddhism’s Eightfold Path. It’s a mission statement for growth and enlightenment. Through dedication and practice, f8 seeks to illuminate the path toward liberation, just as the lotus blooms untouched by the waters below.
Coy Placido was born on the twentieth of October in Baguio City, Philippines, making him a Libra and a pacifist. He has been making graphic materials tied to his musical attempts for more than a couple of decades, although he first doodled a lost masterpiece at the age of 3. His works range from photo manipulations, illustrations, to digital artworks and design branding. He first started doing art as a supplement to his prose and poems posted over the deep corners of the web, eventually leading to multiple self-effacing exhibits.
His favorite things include wondering and wandering, eating “meatless” dishes and editing photos beyond recognition.
He currently lives in a cardboard box with his partner and son, and almost half a dozen adopted cats that have doom vibes for hopes & dreams.
He plays live music with ensembles from time to time and already has perfected the air guitar.
He’s very grateful when dreams visit him at night.