The theme for the Abiko AIOE festival will be a free adaptation of the 1960`s play Tropical Tree (Nettaiju) by Yukio Mishima.
Drawing an imaginary landscape the project is wishing to extend the horizon to several themes and allegories associated with the tree such as: memory, the family, the dichotomy between reason and passion, and order against chaos…
In a parallel way to Yukio Mishima`s quest for identity, the Tropical Tree, endorse a spontaneous dialogue between Japanese and European artists.
Koto & Voice improvisation by: Reiko Imanishi
“Sound Memory Box” by: Nicolas Laferrerie
Film work by: Leo Pellegatta
Calligraphy by: Setsuhi Shiraishi
*Live Performance on October 31st
AIOE / Yubinbango270-1105 – Abiko,
Chiba Prefecture Mikawayashinden 8, Japan