Painter
Mohamed Melehi
Mohamed Melehi was a Moroccan painter known for crisp hard-edge abstraction and rhythmic wave forms, including glossy works made with industrial lacquer applied by spray gun.
Mohamed Melehi quick facts
A concise reference for his materials, motifs, and painting approach.
| 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.