From the Press Release:
Since her debut in 2003, J-pop star Ai Otsuka’s numerous hit songs have included ‘Sakuranbo’ and ‘Planetarium.’ In addition to her career as a singer-songwriter, this talent has established herself as a unique multi-talented artist who not only creates music but also picture books, illustrations and stories. Now, as part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th anniversary of Otsuka’s debut, she will hold her first ever solo art exhibition at Tokyo’s Spiral Garden venue, titled AI OTSUKA 20th ANNIVERSARY ART EXHIBITION AIO ART, from July 18 to 29.
The booklet for this exhibition, titled ‘AIO ART’, presents a collection of oil paintings by Otsuka based on her own songs, as well as a CD of her first ever mini-album of piano instrumentals, ‘graine.’ The set will be sold exclusively at the exhibition venue and on the mu-mo shop online store as a limited-edition release.
These songs are now accessible on streaming services and they clearly show her love of playing the piano. It’s her instrument of choice when composing, and what’s heard is a sonic landscape unique to Ai Otsuka.
Piano instrumentals mini-album ‘graine’
Tracklist:
- un
- deux
- trois
- kawa
- sei
- ao
Produced, composed, arranged and performed by AIO. Digital release July 17, and tracks can be heard online through this portal here.
In addition, they have also released a music video for the track ‘un.’ The video features artistic line-art animation by Masahiro Kadokawa of visual production group Cuddys Pic.
AI OTSUKA ‘AIO ART’
Exhibition booklet (24 pages) + CD mini-album
¥7,590 (¥6,900 excluding tax)
Limited edition for purchase at the exhibition venue and from the online mu-mo shop.
Ai Otsuka profile
J-pop star Ai Otsuka began writing lyrics and music at age 15, making her major-label debut on September 10, 2003 with the single ‘Momo no Hanabira’. This was followed on December 17 by ‘Sakuranbo’, her second single, which was a massive hit. In 2020, otsuka published her first story, ‘Akecha Ikenai Ndayo’, in the September 2020 issue of the prestigious monthly contemporary literature magazine ‘Shosetsu Gendai’ (Kodansha). In addition to her career as a singer-songwriter, this multitalented star is also an active illustrator, picture book author, music writer, and more recently an oil painter. In July, she will hold her first solo art exhibition, as part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th anniversary of her debut.
Official website: http://avex.jp/ai/
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