Acrylic Paint
Acrylic paint is a fast-drying, water-based paint made with pigment and an acrylic polymer binder. It is widely used in art and decorative projects because it is versatile and durable.
Painter
Mary Corse
Mary Corse is an American painter known for white acrylic paintings incorporating reflective glass microspheres that change in appearance with light and the viewer's position.
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Mary Corse quick facts
Review key details about Mary Corse's career, white acrylic paintings, reflective glass microspheres, light effects, and the viewing conditions that shape her work.
| Born | 1945 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Paint media | Acrylic paint with reflective glass microspheres |
| Related paint type | Reflective paint |
| Common supports | Canvas |
| Known for | White Light paintings whose reflective surfaces shimmer and shift as illumination and viewing angle change |
Sources: Museum of Modern Art and MoMA: Untitled (First White Light Series).
Paint types used
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Reflective Paint
Reflective paint is a specialty coating formulated to return direct light toward the viewer so painted surfaces become more visible at night. Unlike glow-in-the-dark paint, it does not store light and continue glowing after the light source is removed.
Surface types used
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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.