1994, Working Late, 8x8 inches, intaglio and aquatint, (2 out of 5) by Kenney Mencher
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This print is part of my Fresh Finds project—where I’ve been pulling work out of my archive that hasn’t been shown or sold in decades. I made these pieces early in my career and held onto them, thinking I might circle back to them or just not ready to let them go. But now feels like the right time to share them with collectors who want to own a part of my artistic evolution. These are part of my foundation, and I’m glad to be releasing them.
This one’s titled Working Late, from 1994. It’s an intaglio and aquatint print—part of a very small edition (this is 2 of only 5). I was experimenting with tone and line using traditional etching methods: acid-etched metal plate, inked and wiped by hand, printed with pressure on fine art paper. This one came out just the way I wanted—soft, shadowy textures combined with sharp, architectural lines.
The subject matter is personal but ambiguous—two figures in a shared space, disconnected in their own work. One is writing with focus, the other stands facing away, wrapped in the isolation of their own task. It’s about that feeling of quiet tension or mutual solitude, something I’ve always been drawn to.
Stylistically, it’s a mix of realism, gesture, and abstraction. The figures are made from geometric blocks and planes—almost cubist in spots—but the space still feels believable. There’s a soft focus to the atmosphere, built with aquatint, which gives a smoky warmth to the scene. The way the light falls across the forms helps carve them out and organize the composition. That big column in the center acts like a barrier and anchor, subtly dividing the space and shaping the rhythm.
I’ve always been influenced by artists like Elmer Bischoff, Lucian Freud, and Richard Diebenkorn, and I think you can see that here. The cinematic quality comes from the lighting and framing—like a still from an art house film. It’s not dramatic, but it lingers. This kind of image connects with much of what I still chase in my paintings: figures in space, small moments, quiet psychological tension.
Details:
Title: Working Late
Medium: Intaglio and aquatint
Size: 8 x 8 inches (image size)
Year: 1994
Edition: 2 of 5
Printed on fine art paper
Hand-pulled and signed
Unframed
Excellent condition, stored flat in climate-controlled studio
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.
This print is part of my Fresh Finds project—where I’ve been pulling work out of my archive that hasn’t been shown or sold in decades. I made these pieces early in my career and held onto them, thinking I might circle back to them or just not ready to let them go. But now feels like the right time to share them with collectors who want to own a part of my artistic evolution. These are part of my foundation, and I’m glad to be releasing them.
This one’s titled Working Late, from 1994. It’s an intaglio and aquatint print—part of a very small edition (this is 2 of only 5). I was experimenting with tone and line using traditional etching methods: acid-etched metal plate, inked and wiped by hand, printed with pressure on fine art paper. This one came out just the way I wanted—soft, shadowy textures combined with sharp, architectural lines.
The subject matter is personal but ambiguous—two figures in a shared space, disconnected in their own work. One is writing with focus, the other stands facing away, wrapped in the isolation of their own task. It’s about that feeling of quiet tension or mutual solitude, something I’ve always been drawn to.
Stylistically, it’s a mix of realism, gesture, and abstraction. The figures are made from geometric blocks and planes—almost cubist in spots—but the space still feels believable. There’s a soft focus to the atmosphere, built with aquatint, which gives a smoky warmth to the scene. The way the light falls across the forms helps carve them out and organize the composition. That big column in the center acts like a barrier and anchor, subtly dividing the space and shaping the rhythm.
I’ve always been influenced by artists like Elmer Bischoff, Lucian Freud, and Richard Diebenkorn, and I think you can see that here. The cinematic quality comes from the lighting and framing—like a still from an art house film. It’s not dramatic, but it lingers. This kind of image connects with much of what I still chase in my paintings: figures in space, small moments, quiet psychological tension.
Details:
Title: Working Late
Medium: Intaglio and aquatint
Size: 8 x 8 inches (image size)
Year: 1994
Edition: 2 of 5
Printed on fine art paper
Hand-pulled and signed
Unframed
Excellent condition, stored flat in climate-controlled studio
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.
This print is part of my Fresh Finds project—where I’ve been pulling work out of my archive that hasn’t been shown or sold in decades. I made these pieces early in my career and held onto them, thinking I might circle back to them or just not ready to let them go. But now feels like the right time to share them with collectors who want to own a part of my artistic evolution. These are part of my foundation, and I’m glad to be releasing them.
This one’s titled Working Late, from 1994. It’s an intaglio and aquatint print—part of a very small edition (this is 2 of only 5). I was experimenting with tone and line using traditional etching methods: acid-etched metal plate, inked and wiped by hand, printed with pressure on fine art paper. This one came out just the way I wanted—soft, shadowy textures combined with sharp, architectural lines.
The subject matter is personal but ambiguous—two figures in a shared space, disconnected in their own work. One is writing with focus, the other stands facing away, wrapped in the isolation of their own task. It’s about that feeling of quiet tension or mutual solitude, something I’ve always been drawn to.
Stylistically, it’s a mix of realism, gesture, and abstraction. The figures are made from geometric blocks and planes—almost cubist in spots—but the space still feels believable. There’s a soft focus to the atmosphere, built with aquatint, which gives a smoky warmth to the scene. The way the light falls across the forms helps carve them out and organize the composition. That big column in the center acts like a barrier and anchor, subtly dividing the space and shaping the rhythm.
I’ve always been influenced by artists like Elmer Bischoff, Lucian Freud, and Richard Diebenkorn, and I think you can see that here. The cinematic quality comes from the lighting and framing—like a still from an art house film. It’s not dramatic, but it lingers. This kind of image connects with much of what I still chase in my paintings: figures in space, small moments, quiet psychological tension.
Details:
Title: Working Late
Medium: Intaglio and aquatint
Size: 8 x 8 inches (image size)
Year: 1994
Edition: 2 of 5
Printed on fine art paper
Hand-pulled and signed
Unframed
Excellent condition, stored flat in climate-controlled studio
