Materiality in painting refers to the physical presence and tangible qualities of the artwork—the texture of the brushstrokes, the thickness of the paint, the weave of the canvas, and even the weight of accumulated layers. Beyond imagery or subject matter, materiality emphasizes how a painting is made and how its substances behave. Oil, acrylic, pigments, and ink- each possesses distinct properties that influence drying time, luminosity, opacity, and texture. Materiality draws attention to...