Fluorescent Paint
Fluorescent paint uses highly vivid pigments that appear especially bright under strong light and ultraviolet illumination. Unlike glow-in-the-dark paint, it does not continue glowing after the light source is removed.
Painter
Ushio Shinohara
Ushio Shinohara is a Japanese artist known for action-based painting, Neo-Dada and Pop experimentation, and works using fluorescent Day-Glo color, lacquer, oil, enamel, acrylic, and unconventional materials.
Ushio Shinohara quick facts
Review key details about Ushio Shinohara's career, Neo-Dada and Pop experimentation, action painting, fluorescent color, lacquer, oil, enamel, acrylic, and unconventional materials shaping his work.
| Born | 1932 · Tokyo, Japan |
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| Died | — |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Notable works | P38 · Oiran · Motorcycle Mama · Gutai and Neo-Dada |
| Paint media | Fluorescent paint · Lacquer paint · Oil paint · Enamel paint · Acrylic paint |
| Common supports | Canvas · Fabric · Paper · Cardboard · Plywood · Wood · Plastic |
| Documented examples | Gutai and Neo-Dada (1985), oil on canvas · Untitled (1961), enamel on canvas · P38 (1964), acrylic and lacquer on cloth · Oiran (1967), paper and paint on plywood · Coca-Cola Plan (1964), fluorescent paint on a wood structure |
| Approaches | Action painting, Boxing Painting, assemblage, imitation and parody, Neo-Dada, and Pop-inspired work |
| Common subjects | Popular culture, mass-media imagery, urban energy, performance, and the exchange between Japanese and American art |
| Known for | Combining physical performance and vivid commercial materials with irreverent responses to postwar art and popular culture |
Sources: Museum of Modern Art, MoMA Post: Shinohara Ushio's dialogue with American art, Art Platform Japan: P38, Art Platform Japan: Subway Entrance, Art Platform Japan: Oiran, Tochigi Digital Museum: Motorcycle Mama, Yokohama Museum of Art: Gutai and Neo-Dada, and Tokyo Gallery: Untitled (1961).
Paint types used
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Paper
Paper is an absorbent sheet material made from pressed fibers. Its weight, sizing, and surface texture determine how much moisture it can handle and how paint spreads.
Cardboard
Cardboard is a paper-based sheet material made from compressed fibers, often with corrugated fluting between liner sheets. It is lightweight and absorbent, so heavy wet coats can soften or warp it.
Plywood
Plywood is an engineered wood panel made from bonded veneer layers with alternating grain, and its faces, edges, and filled areas absorb paint differently.
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.
Plastic
Plastic is a broad family of synthetic materials that can be rigid or flexible. Its smooth surface and varying chemical composition make paint compatibility highly material-specific.
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