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, alkyd, acrylic, and oil paint.
Mohamed Melehi quick facts
Review key details about Mohamed Melehi's career, Moroccan modernism, hard-edge abstraction, recurring wave forms, lacquer, alkyd, acrylic, oil paint, and spray-gun methods shaping his work.
| Born | November 12, 1936 · Asilah, Morocco |
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| Died | October 28, 2020 · Paris, France |
| Nationality | Moroccan |
| Movements | Casablanca Art School and Moroccan modernism |
| Paint types | Lacquer paint · Alkyd paint · Acrylic paint · Oil paint · Industrial paint |
| Painting surfaces | Painting board · Canvas · Linen · Wood |
| Painting methods | Spray-gun application, hard edges, repeated curves, and controlled flat color |
| Common subjects | Waves, repeated curves, color, geometric abstraction, and Moroccan visual traditions |
| Known for | Signature wave motifs that joined modern hard-edge abstraction with references to Moroccan craft and architectural traditions |
| Notable works | Rejected · Composition · Seduction |
Sources: Museum of Modern Art, MoMA: Seduction, Mathaf: Mohammed Melehi, Qatar Museums: Composition conservation, Barjeel Art Foundation: Cross A, and La Biennale di Venezia: Mohamed Melehi.
Paint types used
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Alkyd Paint
Alkyd paint is a resin-based coating that levels into a smooth, durable finish. It is available in traditional solvent-based formulas and newer waterborne versions.
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.
Oil Paint
Oil paint is a slow-drying paint made with pigment and a drying oil binder. It is widely used for artwork because it blends smoothly and develops rich color.
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.
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.
Linen
Linen is a strong woven fabric made from flax fibers and commonly used as a support for fine-art painting. Artist linen may be sold raw or prepared with a ground layer.
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.
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