Satyr, 30x40x1.5 inches oil on stretched canvas by Kenney Mencher
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My oil painting Satyr is a 30x40-inch piece created on stretched canvas with a depth of 1.5 inches. I based this composition on imagery from a 1970s magazine called Honcho. To create a more engaging composition, I cropped the original image, allowing parts of the figure to touch the edges of the canvas. This framing directs focus and creates a sense of movement. The painting features a strong contrast between warm and cool tones—cool highlights define the contours of the body, while the background is saturated in a warm, energetic hue. This contrast enhances the sense of depth and form. The paint application varies in thickness and texture, with thicker areas following the natural curves and structure of the body, while thinner layers create transitions and atmospheric effects.
The subject matter references classical and mythological themes, but it is also rooted in the aesthetics of vintage erotic photography. The term "satyr" traditionally refers to a half-human, half-goat figure from Greek mythology, often associated with hedonism and primal desire. In this work, the idea of the satyr is suggested through the exaggerated physicality of the male figure, emphasizing muscularity and sensuality. The background color is intentionally bold and poster-like, reinforcing the dynamic, graphic quality of the composition.
I approach my work with a focus on both historical influences and contemporary visual culture. My paintings often explore themes of masculinity, representation, and the intersection of classical art with modern imagery. By using a variety of brush techniques and playing with texture, I create surfaces that reflect both the materiality of oil paint and the sculptural presence of the human form. Satyr is an example of my interest in blending traditional figure painting techniques with a contemporary perspective, drawing from different visual sources to create something that feels both familiar and new.
This is on gallery wrapped canvas so there won’t be a need to frame it.
FREE SHIPPING Shipping takes 3-4 Weeks This ships from Round Lake Beach, Illinois. A suburb outside of Chicago. I use UPS and sometimes US Post.
My oil painting Satyr is a 30x40-inch piece created on stretched canvas with a depth of 1.5 inches. I based this composition on imagery from a 1970s magazine called Honcho. To create a more engaging composition, I cropped the original image, allowing parts of the figure to touch the edges of the canvas. This framing directs focus and creates a sense of movement. The painting features a strong contrast between warm and cool tones—cool highlights define the contours of the body, while the background is saturated in a warm, energetic hue. This contrast enhances the sense of depth and form. The paint application varies in thickness and texture, with thicker areas following the natural curves and structure of the body, while thinner layers create transitions and atmospheric effects.
The subject matter references classical and mythological themes, but it is also rooted in the aesthetics of vintage erotic photography. The term "satyr" traditionally refers to a half-human, half-goat figure from Greek mythology, often associated with hedonism and primal desire. In this work, the idea of the satyr is suggested through the exaggerated physicality of the male figure, emphasizing muscularity and sensuality. The background color is intentionally bold and poster-like, reinforcing the dynamic, graphic quality of the composition.
I approach my work with a focus on both historical influences and contemporary visual culture. My paintings often explore themes of masculinity, representation, and the intersection of classical art with modern imagery. By using a variety of brush techniques and playing with texture, I create surfaces that reflect both the materiality of oil paint and the sculptural presence of the human form. Satyr is an example of my interest in blending traditional figure painting techniques with a contemporary perspective, drawing from different visual sources to create something that feels both familiar and new.
This is on gallery wrapped canvas so there won’t be a need to frame it.
FREE SHIPPING Shipping takes 3-4 Weeks This ships from Round Lake Beach, Illinois. A suburb outside of Chicago. I use UPS and sometimes US Post.
My oil painting Satyr is a 30x40-inch piece created on stretched canvas with a depth of 1.5 inches. I based this composition on imagery from a 1970s magazine called Honcho. To create a more engaging composition, I cropped the original image, allowing parts of the figure to touch the edges of the canvas. This framing directs focus and creates a sense of movement. The painting features a strong contrast between warm and cool tones—cool highlights define the contours of the body, while the background is saturated in a warm, energetic hue. This contrast enhances the sense of depth and form. The paint application varies in thickness and texture, with thicker areas following the natural curves and structure of the body, while thinner layers create transitions and atmospheric effects.
The subject matter references classical and mythological themes, but it is also rooted in the aesthetics of vintage erotic photography. The term "satyr" traditionally refers to a half-human, half-goat figure from Greek mythology, often associated with hedonism and primal desire. In this work, the idea of the satyr is suggested through the exaggerated physicality of the male figure, emphasizing muscularity and sensuality. The background color is intentionally bold and poster-like, reinforcing the dynamic, graphic quality of the composition.
I approach my work with a focus on both historical influences and contemporary visual culture. My paintings often explore themes of masculinity, representation, and the intersection of classical art with modern imagery. By using a variety of brush techniques and playing with texture, I create surfaces that reflect both the materiality of oil paint and the sculptural presence of the human form. Satyr is an example of my interest in blending traditional figure painting techniques with a contemporary perspective, drawing from different visual sources to create something that feels both familiar and new.
This is on gallery wrapped canvas so there won’t be a need to frame it.
