Arnold Arre
Arnold Arre, born on September 2, 1971 in Metro Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino comic book writer and artist. He has won National Book Awards for his graphic novels The Mythology Class (1999), a four-part action-adventure miniseries that was re-released as a Special Collected Edition by Adarna House in 2005 and Trip to Tagaytay (2000), a one-shot future fiction short story. Both were released under his self-owned Tala Comics Publishing. His other titles include the romantic comedy After Eden (graphic novel) (2002), published by Adarna House, and the self-published Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat (2006). Aside from his comics work, Arnold has done numerous design and illustration jobs for various clients such as The San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts and Sony BMG Music Entertainment Philippines. He has also taken part in local and international group exhibits and has had a one-man fantasy-themed show, Mythos in 2000. Arnold resides in Quezon City and is married to graphic designer Cynthia Bauzon.
Works
Graphic Novels
- Self-published
Year of release | Title | Notes |
---|---|---|
1999 | File:Mythclass.jpg | Best Comic Book
2000 Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards |
2000 | Trip to Tagaytay | Best Comic Book
2001 Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards |
2006 | Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat |
- Published by Adarna House
- After Eden (graphic novel) (2002)
- The Mythology Class Special Collected Edition (2005)
- Commissioned Work
- Illustration for Graphic Classics:Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (2002, Eureka Productions)
- Illustration for Graphic Classics: H.P. Lovecraft (2002, Eureka Productions)
- Cover for Graphic Classics: Jack London volume 1 (2003, Eureka Productions)
- Pencils and Inks for Lastikman (2004, Mango Comics)
- 21-page comic for Graphic Classics:Jack London volume 2 - The Wit of Porportuk(2006, Eureka Productions)
Design Projects
- Album packaging illustration:
- "Revenge of the Fishlips", Keltscross (1995 BMG Music Philippines, Inc)
- "Little Monsters Under Your Bed", the Itchyworms (2001 Viva Music Philippines)
- "One More", Ryan Cayabyab (2001 BMG Music Philippines, Inc)
- "Sacred Works of Ryan Cayabyab", Ryan Cayabyab (2002 BMG Music Philippines, Inc)
- "Great Original Pilipino Music", Ryan Cayabyab (2002 BMG Music Philippines, Inc)
- "The Eraserheads Anthology", the Eraserheads (2004 BMG Music Philippines, Inc)
- "Bombthreat", Sexbomb Girls (2004 BMG Music Philippines, Inc)
- "Sharon Sings Alcasid", Sharon Cuneta (2005 BMG Music Philippines, Inc)
- "UltraelectromagneticJam", the Eraserheads (2005 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: Sandwich", Sandwich (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: Yano", Yano (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: Color it Red", Color it Red (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: Sugar Hiccup", Sugar Hiccup (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: The Company", The Company (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: Wolfgang", Wolfgang (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: Francis M", Francis M (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: Razorback", Razorback (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: Mojofly", Mojofly (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "The 2-in-1 Series: Grace Nono", Grace Nono (2006 Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
- "All Seats are Taken", The Pin-up Girls (2006 Sutton Records)
- Mural:
- RF Online wall mural (basement level, SM Megamall)
Awards
- 19th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards (1999): Best Comic Book, The Mythology Class
- 20th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards (2000): Best Comic Book, Trip to Tagaytay
Exhibits
- Mythos (2000)- Crucible Gallery, SM Megamall
- Filipino Art and Artists Exhibition (2001)- Gallery 139, Glorietta 4
- Filipino Art and Artists Exhibition (2001)- San Francisco and New Jersey, USA
- Episode 3 Group Exhibit (2003)- Robinson's Galleria
- ROMIX Italian Comics Festival (2003)- Rome, Italy
Education
- St. Martin Technical Institute, Mandaluyong City (1978-79)
- Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Mandaluyong City (1979-80)
- Cainta Catholic School, Cainta, Rizal (1980-89)
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City (1989-94)
References
The artist's personal websites
- Arnold Arre - portfolio and gallery
- The Mythology Class graphic novel booksite
- After Eden graphic novel booksite
- Trip to Tagaytay graphic novel booksite
- Bauzon.ph, graphic designer Cynthia Bauzon-Arre
- Cynthia, inside
Profiles on other websites
- Arnold Arre's profile on the Graphic Classics website
- Arnold Arre's profile on the Nautilus Comics website
Press/Media
- The Comic Book Wizard Casts His Spell On Pinoy Characters: Arnold Arre interview at the Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 15, 2006
- Time Out With Arnold Arre, Manila Bulletin, December 2, 2005
- ARNOLD ARRE: A bold combination of a fearless outlook and intense, deeply earnest stories, Bluprint Magazine, Volume 4 2004
- Mobile Life|Writers and Technology: Enhancing the Craft, m|ph Magazine, June 2004
- Pixelbureau Interview, June 2004
- Arnold Arre: Comic Book Writer and Artist, Junior Inquirer, November 30, 2002
- Creative IT List: Arnold Arre and Cynthia Bauzon, Preview Magazine, October 2002
- Philippine Web Awards goes Pinoy fantasy, ITNetCentral, August 22, 2002
- Artist Collaboration: Tala Studios, MaArte Online Magazine, May 2002
- Stories In A Graphic Mode: An Interview In Six Panels, Legmanila, April 4, 2001
- Comics Dude, Junior Inquirer, February 24, 2001
- Gen X Meets Tikbalang, FLY Magazine issue no.10 4th quarter 1999
Reviews
- After Eden on The Fourth Rail
- Stretching the Concept of a Superhero, The Philippine Star, March 11, 2005
- Eye Bites: After Eden Preview Magazine, December 2002
- A Sweet, Smart Graphic Adventure, Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 13 2002
- What a "Trip", Sunday Inquirer Magazine, January 14, 2001
- Fly Me to the Moon Legmanila, January 31, 2001
- A Poetic, Sci-Fi, Surrealistic Head Trip, Localvibe.com, January 2001
- Arre Mythic, Today, May 7, 2000
- No need for word balloons: Comic Book Artistry, Localvibe, May 2000
- A Sense of the Fantastic, Philippine Daily Inquirer April 24, 2000
- Arnold Arre's Mythical World, The Philippine Star, April 24, 2000
- Arnold Arre at the Crucible Gallery, Filipino Fantasia The Philippine Star, May 1, 2000
- A Class of Its Own, review in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 7 2000
- Class, Dismissed!, review in Legmanila, February 3, 2000
- Mythology Class: A Touch of Filipino Class, Localvibe, Aug 1999
- What People Are Saying About 'The Mythology Class', Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 16, 1999