Meet the Team
Mayuko Fujino, Artist
(she/her)
Photo (C) Luke Franke, National Audubon Society
Rego Fujino, Studio Assistant (she/her)
My name is Mayuko (pronounced my-you-ko) Fujino, I am a self-taught paper cutout and stencil artist originally from Japan, now based in Columbia County, NY. Inspired by traditional Japanese stencil textile designs and the Mingei folk art movement, I have been making art since 1999.
I am a birder and often find inspiration in the natural landscapes and country life in the Hudson Valley.
Radio has been a big part of my life since 2015. (My radio shows) I host a monthly radio program Beakuency: Meet Bird People in Hudson Valley! on Wave Farm's WGXC, a community radio station based in Greene County, NY.
For illustration commission inquiries, please contact my agent IllustrationX.
Visit my online shop to purchase original artwork, art print, note cards.
About me
For other inquiries, contact me from this form.
Selected Interviews
Hudson Valley Viewfinder Magazine
Scenic Hudson's Hudson Valley Viewfinder is a collaborative digital magazine celebrating the inspirational beauty of Hudson Valley communities and nature. This article introduces my projects, which focus on local natural landscapes and the conservation community.
Natural Earth Paint Eco Artist Series
Natural Earth Paint makes organic, safe, sustainable, and beautiful art supplies. I was featured in their series of interviews with eco artists and spoke about my art practice and the Mingei folk art movement.
The Aviary - Audubon Magazine
I was featured in The Aviary, an Audubon magazine series published by the National Audubon Society. The series showcases artists who explore the intersection of birds and art as a catalyst for shifting perspectives and perceptions.
Scrapbook
Scrapbook is a feature by IllustrationX that showcases a featured illustrator's creative world and inspirations. Read my "scrapbook" where I talk about my inspirations and career as a commercial illustrator.
PAST EXHIBITIONS
My works have been exhibited internationally at locations such as Megumi Ogita Gallery (Tokyo, Japan), the Old Jaffa Museum (Tel Aviv, Israel), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (Copenhagen, Denmark), and Fuller Craft Museum (Brockton, MA), and featured in a book which introduces 25 of the world's top papercraft artists written and compiled by noted papercraft illustrator Owen Gildersleeve entitled Paper Cut: An Exploration Into the Contemporary World of Papercraft Art and Illustration.
HAND-CRAFTED STENCIL PAINTING MAKING PROCESS
All of my pieces are hand-painted with stencils which I hand-cut. This means every piece is unique and slightly different from the others.
Workflow (watch the video below to see it in action)
1. create a draft 2. cut the stencil 3. paint using the stencil
I used to make paper-cutout art but switched to stencil painting a few years ago. It allows me to re-create the same composition several times which helps me keep the prices of my pieces affordable. I believe craftsmanship shouldn't be only for those who are wealthy and I like printmaking as a means of democratizing art.
