Monjiro 10 The tenth work in the Monjiro series is a small, thumbhole-sized piece. In this series, the motifs of the patterns are painted by Fujimoto's technique of "layering and grinding acrylic paints". Although he often uses patterns from Japan and other Asian countries as materials for his paintings, this work is based on patterns drawn freehand by Fujimoto himself. I tried to use pop colors without being conscious of the colors of so-called traditional images. Although the work is small, I hope it presents a relaxed and enjoyable feeling. The freehand design was transferred to the canvas, layered with a layer structure of paints that matched the design and the work, and ground with water-resistant sandpaper while applying water. The image of the pattern and the coloring of the paint are repeatedly checked and ground until the best balance between the two is achieved. After the canvas is carefully prepped with ground coats on both the front and back sides, it is once stretched on a temporary board. More than 20 layers of paint are applied to the screen side, including partial and solid layers, as depiction. The work is completed on a temporary board, cleaned and dried after completion, and then stretched on a wooden frame. The screen is smooth because it is scraped out and can be wiped clean with a dish towel. One of the characteristics of a painting is to make full use of its "multi-layered magic. I found a way to do this in 1999, in line with my desire since the time I started to create. Since then, I have been exploring the possibilities of painting with a consistent method of "layering and grinding acrylic paints.
