Glow-in-the-Dark Paint
Glow-in-the-dark paint is a coating made with phosphorescent pigments that absorb light and release it gradually in darkness. It must be exposed to light before it can glow.
Painter
Konrad Lueg
Konrad Lueg was a German painter who experimented with popular imagery, repeated patterns, and phosphorescent color that allowed viewers to cast temporary shadows onto luminous canvases.
Konrad Lueg quick facts
Review key details about Konrad Lueg's short painting career, popular imagery, repeated patterns, phosphorescent color, and interactive luminous surfaces shaping his work.
| Born | 1939 · Düsseldorf, Germany |
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| Died | 1996 · Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Paint media | Phosphorescent paint · Casein paint · Tempera |
| Common subjects | Popular imagery, patterned surfaces, wallpaper-like motifs, figures, and consumer culture |
| Known for | Capitalist Realism, pattern paintings, and late phosphorescent canvases that registered viewers' shadows |
| Later career | Worked as the influential Düsseldorf gallerist Konrad Fischer |
| Notable works | Untitled (Uncle) · Babies · Self Portrait |
Sources: Museum of Modern Art, MoMA: Untitled (Uncle), MoMA PS1: When I Paint My Name is Konraad Lueg, and ZKM: Konrad Lueg.
Paint types used
See the paint types documented in Lueg's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining each medium's properties, uses, and working characteristics.
Casein Paint
Casein paint is a water-based paint that uses casein, a milk protein, as its binder. It dries quickly to a matte film and becomes increasingly water-resistant as it cures.
Traditional Tempera
Traditional tempera is an artist paint made by combining pigment with an emulsion binder. Egg yolk is the best-known traditional binder, but the broader tempera category can include other emulsion recipes, so a museum record that says only “tempera” does not always identify the exact binder.
Surface types used
See the surface types documented in Lueg's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining how each support behaves and is prepared for painting.
Canvas
Canvas is a woven fabric used as a flexible support for painting. Artist canvas is commonly made from cotton or linen and sold either raw or coated with a ground layer.
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