John Currin

John Currin
Born1962
Boulder, Colorado, US
EducationCarnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Yale University (MFA)
Known forPainting

John Currin (born 1962) is an American painter based in New York City. He is most recognised for his technically proficient satirical figurative paintings that explore controversial sexual and societal topics.[1] His work shows a wide range of influences, including sources as diverse as the Renaissance, popular culture magazines, and contemporary fashion models.[2] He often distorts or exaggerates the erotic forms of the female body,[3] and has stressed that his characters are reflections of himself rather than inspired by real people.[4]

  1. ^ Kimmelman, Michael (21 November 2003). "ART REVIEW; With Barbed Wit Aforethought". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 June 2017 – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ "Park City Grill — Collections — Walker Art Center". collections.walkerart.org.
  3. ^ Holzwarth 2009, pp. 114–121.
  4. ^ "photography". www.stephaniebuhmann.com.