acrylic

Corse devoted much of her life to her “White Light” series, which involves layering tiny glass beads — called microspheres — over white acrylic paint for a constantly shifting, reflective effect.

The artworks are coated with a transparent acrylic and the borders of newspaper held together with clear tape because they are very fragile - like the existence of the people Mwaba has painted.

While the main exhibition pays tribute to “Girlfriends,” there’s only one artwork — a mixed media piece by Jillian Thompson that uses acrylic, thread and collage — that displays the beloved friends group’s actual faces.

There’s also a colorful latch hook rug that she made with acrylic yarn that looks more like artwork than a functional accessory.

Perhaps the canvas’ most beautiful feature is the rich skin of black acrylic paint within which he and his steed, both rendered in soft veils of thin gouache, are embedded.