This is the 14th work in the Monjiro series. This work is based on a motif of a pattern, which is painted by "layering and grinding acrylic paints", a common technique of Fujimoto. This work was designed and created by Fujimoto based on the Edo period "mujina chrysanthemum" pattern. Regarding the use of colors, the layers are composed with a color scheme that does not stick to traditional Japanese colors. This work presents a sense of brightness and dignity. The design created from the motif's pattern is transferred to the canvas, layered with a layer composition of paints that match the design and the work, and then ground while applying water with water-resistant sandpaper. The image of the motif 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 the 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 "multilayered 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.
