Author Archives: rinaok

Pinoy Power! A Celebration of Filipino Komiks exhibition now at the Cartoon Art Museum

I’m very excited that the exhibit, “Pinoy Power! A Celebration of Filipino Komiks from the Archipelago to the Bay” is now on display through April 28, 2024 at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco, CA. It covers six decades of Filipino Komiks history and artistry. Thank you to Andrew Farago for working so hardContinueContinue reading “Pinoy Power! A Celebration of Filipino Komiks exhibition now at the Cartoon Art Museum”

The Man in the McIntosh Suit included in NYPL’s Best Books of 2023

The New York Public Library (NYPL) has named The Man in the McIntosh Suit one of its Best Books of 2023 and Top 10 Graphic Novels for Adults! A huge thank you to all the NYPL librarians and staff for their tireless efforts supporting and spreading their love of books and comics all the yearContinueContinue reading “The Man in the McIntosh Suit included in NYPL’s Best Books of 2023”

Cartoonist Residency at 836M

This summer, I will be a part of an amazing cartoonist residency with Tyler Cohen, Janelle Hessig, and Thien Pham at 836M Gallery in the heart of Jackson Square, San Francisco. As the 836M Gallery website details: “During this four-month exhibition and residency, four authors and artists, Rina Ayuyang (co-curator), Tyler Cohen, Janelle Hessig, and Thien Pham, will be creatingContinueContinue reading “Cartoonist Residency at 836M”

The Man in the McIntosh Suit Gets Starred Publishers Weekly Review

I am very excited to find out that The Man in the McIntosh Suit received a starred review from Publishers Weekly! Revelations come with the coincidences and cases of mistaken identity classic to pulp fiction, and Ayuyang’s Chagall-esque art gracefully captures both the antics of Bobot’s friends and family, which punctuate the narrative with levityContinueContinue reading “The Man in the McIntosh Suit Gets Starred Publishers Weekly Review”

April 18 NYPL Virtual Panel: “Focus on the Philippines: Fabulous Komiks from Near and Far”

I will be speaking with comic book writers and artists Arnold Arre and Eliza Victoria on a virtual panel for the World Literature Festival, moderated by Mark Teodosio and hosted by The New York Public Library. The panel, “Focus on the Philippines: Fabulous Komiks from Near and Far” will be on Tuesday, April 18th at 7 pm, andContinueContinue reading “April 18 NYPL Virtual Panel: “Focus on the Philippines: Fabulous Komiks from Near and Far””

Mutha Magazine 10th Anniversary Celebration

March 11th! Seattle! Mutha Magazine is celebrating a decade of publishing stories of “real-life motherhood, from every angle, at every stage.” Contributing to Mutha made a huge impact on my comics career. Almost 10 years ago, Beginning’s End, my story about being a new mother, was nominated for an Eisner, and it’s all thanks toContinueContinue reading “Mutha Magazine 10th Anniversary Celebration”