Young Dudes, 18x18 inches oil on gallery wrapped stretched canvas by Kenney Mencher
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I was thinking about David Bowie's song "All the Young Dudes."
I'm hoping that the composition helps to tell a story but one that the viewer will work out for themselves. Perhaps in the same way that Bowie's song suggests a story but doesn't spell it out like a good poem does.
Well, Billy rapped all night about his suicide
How he'd kick it in the head when he was twenty-five
Speed jive, don't want to stay alive
When you're twenty-five
The almost split down the middle of the canvas that has the larger figure towards the viewer. He's in a pose almost out of some Egyptian art, his torso is presented to the viewer but head in profile. He's presenting his body but not engaging with the viewer, or with the other character. The other figure is also in an ambiguous pose. He's turned away from the smoking character adjusting his pants. Is he being modest? Is he taking his jeans off or putting them on? Are they roommates, friends or lovers?
I'm attempting to tell more of a story by including multiple figures in a more complex composition. I've been working with the idea of juxtaposing a clothed figure against a nude or semi-clothed figure in an attempt to tell more of a story and excite the viewers' imaginations. I was thinking about some of the wonderful paintings by Paul Cadmus in which he tells a story of a couple in a relationship. I wanted to go beyond the single nude or semi nude figure which at times can be pretty predictable as a format in homoerotic art.
The paint on this is also super thick as a way to create more visual and physical presence to the painting. The technique of applying thick layers of paint is called an "impasto" (sort of the Italian for paste.) I try to vary the textures to compliment or amplify the surfaces and planes I'm painting. So the face and arms on this painting were painted more with thick bristle brushes and the strokes are meant to be gestural or calligraphic. The background and the shirt are literally troweled on in areas. It took forever for this painting to dry because the paint is so thick.
This is painted on a stretched canvas with white 1 and half inch stretcher bars so you won't have to frame it if you like the edges the way they look.
Warning these are the only sites authorized to sell my art:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kmencher
https://www.kenney-mencher.net/
http://kenney-mencher.com/
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Ratings and Reviews
Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Thank you for the beautiful drawing !!!! You are a great talent and a wonderful man . God bless and many thanks !
JoeyL06
Rated 5 out of 5
Absolute amazing piece! I love the art and the artist. I will be definitively purchasing more art pieces.
RJ
Rated 5 out of 5
Wow. I've admired Kenney's work for a while, and decided to purchase this work as a gift for a friend. Seeing his work in person is totally different from seeing the photos online... the textures and colors are beautiful. Too bad for my friend, I'm keeping this one for myself! It was packed very very well and arrived in perfect shape. Highly recommended!
PoojiDung
Rated 5 out of 5
Another fantastic piece of art from Mr. Mencher. Speedy shipping and well packaged. Thanks!
Rodolfo
Rated 5 out of 5
I have admired this artist work for quite some time now and always wanted to acquire one of his pieces. I was lucky enough to find this one available and the seller was extremely helpful throughout the whole transaction. Upon receiving this item I was beyond astonished at the care given to how the item was shipped. Talk about professionalism to a T!!! I looked at this piece through strong light and very strong magnification and needless to say, I was totally overwhelmed by just the sheer technique and artistry of his work! My Lord, what an amazing talent he possesses!!! I’ll be purchasing many more items from him as soon as I possibly can. This is definitely going to be A focal point in my vast art collection!!! Beyond over the moon thrilled!!!
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I was thinking about David Bowie's song "All the Young Dudes."
I'm hoping that the composition helps to tell a story but one that the viewer will work out for themselves. Perhaps in the same way that Bowie's song suggests a story but doesn't spell it out like a good poem does.
Well, Billy rapped all night about his suicide
How he'd kick it in the head when he was twenty-five
Speed jive, don't want to stay alive
When you're twenty-five
The almost split down the middle of the canvas that has the larger figure towards the viewer. He's in a pose almost out of some Egyptian art, his torso is presented to the viewer but head in profile. He's presenting his body but not engaging with the viewer, or with the other character. The other figure is also in an ambiguous pose. He's turned away from the smoking character adjusting his pants. Is he being modest? Is he taking his jeans off or putting them on? Are they roommates, friends or lovers?
I'm attempting to tell more of a story by including multiple figures in a more complex composition. I've been working with the idea of juxtaposing a clothed figure against a nude or semi-clothed figure in an attempt to tell more of a story and excite the viewers' imaginations. I was thinking about some of the wonderful paintings by Paul Cadmus in which he tells a story of a couple in a relationship. I wanted to go beyond the single nude or semi nude figure which at times can be pretty predictable as a format in homoerotic art.
The paint on this is also super thick as a way to create more visual and physical presence to the painting. The technique of applying thick layers of paint is called an "impasto" (sort of the Italian for paste.) I try to vary the textures to compliment or amplify the surfaces and planes I'm painting. So the face and arms on this painting were painted more with thick bristle brushes and the strokes are meant to be gestural or calligraphic. The background and the shirt are literally troweled on in areas. It took forever for this painting to dry because the paint is so thick.
This is painted on a stretched canvas with white 1 and half inch stretcher bars so you won't have to frame it if you like the edges the way they look.
Warning these are the only sites authorized to sell my art:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kmencher
https://www.kenney-mencher.net/
http://kenney-mencher.com/
____________________________________________________________
Ratings and Reviews
Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Thank you for the beautiful drawing !!!! You are a great talent and a wonderful man . God bless and many thanks !
JoeyL06
Rated 5 out of 5
Absolute amazing piece! I love the art and the artist. I will be definitively purchasing more art pieces.
RJ
Rated 5 out of 5
Wow. I've admired Kenney's work for a while, and decided to purchase this work as a gift for a friend. Seeing his work in person is totally different from seeing the photos online... the textures and colors are beautiful. Too bad for my friend, I'm keeping this one for myself! It was packed very very well and arrived in perfect shape. Highly recommended!
PoojiDung
Rated 5 out of 5
Another fantastic piece of art from Mr. Mencher. Speedy shipping and well packaged. Thanks!
Rodolfo
Rated 5 out of 5
I have admired this artist work for quite some time now and always wanted to acquire one of his pieces. I was lucky enough to find this one available and the seller was extremely helpful throughout the whole transaction. Upon receiving this item I was beyond astonished at the care given to how the item was shipped. Talk about professionalism to a T!!! I looked at this piece through strong light and very strong magnification and needless to say, I was totally overwhelmed by just the sheer technique and artistry of his work! My Lord, what an amazing talent he possesses!!! I’ll be purchasing many more items from him as soon as I possibly can. This is definitely going to be A focal point in my vast art collection!!! Beyond over the moon thrilled!!!