A piece of art work by Ai Jing, a popular singer-songwriter in the '90s. Photo provided to China Daily

"I'm not an artist who started painting at an early age and has good technique. But I want to be brave like a child as an artist," she says.

A small concert will go with her upcoming exhibition. Ai says it was the organizer's suggestion.

With five albums released in China, Japan and United States since 1992, Ai says that she doesn't want to return to music since she has found a better way to express herself.

"Since I came back, many people asked me when I'll release a new song. I said never because I've moved on," Ai says.

She'll invite musician friends from Japan, New York and Paris to sing her early songs at the concert.

"I have many ideas about my artworks," she says.

"And I won't get lost again after this exhibition."

IF YOU GO

China Art Museum

205, Shangnan Lu (Road), Pudong New Area, Shanghai.

9 am-5 pm, May 25-June 29.

400-921-9021 or 021-2025-2018.

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