Lacquer Paint
Lacquer paint is a fast-drying coating designed to form a smooth and hard finish. It is commonly used on furniture and woodwork as well as some metal surfaces.
Painter
Mohamed Melehi
Mohamed Melehi was a Moroccan painter known for hard-edge abstraction and recurring wave forms, including works made with industrial lacquer applied by spray gun.
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Mohamed Melehi quick facts
Review key details about Mohamed Melehi's career, Moroccan modernism, hard-edge abstraction, recurring wave forms, industrial lacquer, and spray-gun methods shaping his work.
| Born | 1936 |
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| Died | 2020 |
| Nationality | Moroccan |
| Paint media | Lacquer paint · Industrial paint |
| Common supports | Board and other rigid supports |
| Working methods | Spray-gun application, hard edges, repeated curves, and controlled flat color |
| Known for | Signature wave motifs that joined modern hard-edge abstraction with references to Moroccan craft and architectural traditions |
Sources: Museum of Modern Art and MoMA: Seduction.
Paint types used
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Surface types used
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Painting Board
Painting board is a rigid artist support made from hardboard, wood, or another stable panel material. It may be sold raw or prepared with a medium-specific ground layer.