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
Maceptaw Bogun
Maceptaw Bogun was a self-taught artist known for using phosphorescent paint to create images that change in appearance between normal light and darkness.
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Maceptaw Bogun quick facts
Review key details about Maceptaw Bogun's self-taught practice, landscape painting, phosphorescent color, and the changing visual effects created between light and darkness.
| Practice | Self-taught painting |
|---|---|
| Paint-related medium | Glow-in-the-dark paint, using phosphorescent pigment |
| Documented example | Chapel In-the Fall-Wood, a landscape with a second luminous scene visible in darkness |
| Conservation finding | Smithsonian analysis identified strontium aluminate as the phosphorescent pigment responsible for an afterglow lasting more than two hours |
| Known for | Using changing light conditions as part of the painted image |
Source: Smithsonian American Art Museum: A Conservator Finds Art in the Dark.
Paint types used
See the paint types documented in Bogun's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining each medium's properties, uses, and working characteristics.
Surface types used
See the surface types documented in Bogun's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining how each support behaves and is prepared for painting.
Wood
Wood is a natural, porous material with grain patterns and absorbency that vary by species and cut. Its surface may also contain knots, resin, or an existing finish.