Nov 09, 2025
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The designer, who specialized in literature for children and young adults and in the creation of large-scale murals, died after a sudden progression of the disease.
Illustrator Amiya Arrasola, author of 'Totoro and I', dies aged 41
A cartoonist specializing in children's and young adult literature and a prolific muralist has died of a sudden illness.
AMAYA ARAZZOL DRAWINGS SAZZOLA Were full of color, tenderness and joy.But even the strong magic of the children-and youthlithreiter have not been conducting the pain of the moanity in the age of 41, as if the newspaper was confirmed in the newspaper.The artist dedicated itself to books, Mural, ceramic, advertising campaigns and even clothing, always with a very familiar seal, and recognized in the sector, where her career is growing.His work leaves a legacy of talent, positivity and hope and letters as Simon, a charming chamelon frustrated by His inability to adapt to all circumstances.Another creature, but no less valuable therefore.Don't be afraid of the night or the dark.
In fact, he studied advertising and public relations at the University of Madrid Complutense and began working as an art director in the advertising industry.He never offered it because he continued to work with many famous brands throughout his career, but he changed the city, changed his field a little: He moved to Barcelona and began to build a reputation as a free illustrator, especially in free literature, especially in free literature, especially in free literature.In a 2015 Ted talk on creativity, he described his work as "the best in the world."
The story itself of the site begins in the same year, with the work in the small amount, when he added pictures to the text by María.Then came drawing and writing books, for children, teenagers and adults, based on their experiences.A little bit of everything, but always in their own way, in their own style.
Dedicó El meteorito (Lunwerg), una de sus obras más celebradas, a su hija y a la maternidad. “¿Ahora quién soy?”, se planteaba la Arrazola dibujada en aquel libro, editado en 2020. La respuesta, por lo menos en el lado profesional, se deslizó hacia la literatura infantil: en Animales fantásticos y Hola, ¿cómo estás? (ambas en Flamboyant), proponía juegos y preguntas a los más pequeños para ayudarlos a entender sus emociones. Simón supuso su primer álbum ilustrado en solitario: el camaleón fascinó tanto a los lectores y a la propia autora que se ganó la secuela dedicada a la noche, publicada este mismo año. A través de su creación, la dibujante hablaba de aceptación, diferencias, respeto y confianza, temas recurrentes en su obra. Diversidad o barbarie es el titulo de un mural que realizó en 2022. Hace pocos meses colaboró en Reflejos de un compromiso, un libro colectivo dirigido a dar visibilidad y apoyo en la lucha contra el cáncer de mama.
In 2017, he won a one-month artist residency in the city of Mazzud.He experienced the "connection to the country of Japan" initiative, but his connection to the country of Japan was just beginning. He once collected this material into the book Wabi Sabi.Totoro and I his place with the animated films of Hayaha Miyazaki or under the starry sky, focused on Japanese legends, legends and traditions.
The artist painted Cotosse works, such as Valmerelin's, which span across Spain and can be reviewed on his website.Even smaller works like his recent book mask work designed for children are important.A third, La Savannah, is still in print for the foreseeable future.Although Arasola is no longer here, his works will continue to create joy.Even better: first readers.
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