Wall of Sound - Okataoka

Wall of Sound by Okataoka / 112-page paperback (in slip-case), 7 x 7 inches, published in 2025 by Elvis Press in Japan / Japanese/English text

Excellent stuff!

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‘Wall of Sound’ is a collection of works by illustrator Okataoka. In making the series, he chose his own favourite songs, such as those by Neil Young, Spitz, Yo La Tengo, Kacey Johansing, Khruangbin, Kings of Convenience, and Yumi Arai, and expanded his imagination while listening to the music, using blank 7” and 12” record jackets as canvases to create drawings. Enjoy letting your imagination run wild and wondering, “What kind of song is this?” or “What part of that song inspired this?” Okataoka’s diverse practice includes illustrations for books, apparel, ads, and more. He not only paints but also produces works using various techniques such as ceramics and woodcuts.