Latex Paint
Latex paint is a water-based architectural coating made with a synthetic polymer binder. It is commonly used on interior and exterior building surfaces.
Painter
Molly Zuckerman-Hartung
Molly Zuckerman-Hartung is an American painter known for abstract works combining latex house paint, enamel, spray paint, cut and sewn drop cloth, and other studio materials.
Related: Cy Twombly · Christopher Wool
Molly Zuckerman-Hartung quick facts
Review key details about Molly Zuckerman-Hartung's career, abstract practice, house paint, enamel, spray paint, cut fabric, and mixed studio materials shaping her work.
| Born | 1975 · Los Gatos, California, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American |
| Paint media | Latex house paint · Enamel paint · Spray paint · Acrylic |
| Common supports | Drop cloth, canvas, fabric, and collage materials |
| Working methods | Cutting, sewing, distressing, dyeing, spraying, and gestural mark-making |
| Known for | Abstract paintings that deliberately test the boundary between painting, textile, object, and performance |
Sources: Whitney Museum of American Art and Whitney: painting and sewing.
Paint types used
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Enamel Paint
Enamel paint is a broad category of coatings designed to form a hard and durable finish. Modern enamels may use either oil-based or water-based binders.
Spray Paint
Spray paint is a liquid coating packaged in a pressurized can and applied as a fine aerosol. It creates an even finish without requiring a brush or roller.
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.
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.
Fabric
Fabric is a flexible material made by weaving, knitting, or bonding fibers. Its fiber content, texture, stretch, and washability affect how paint bonds and wears.