John Currin is an American painter + he is best known for satirical figurative paintings which deal with provocative sexual and social themes in a technically skillful manner + his work shows a wide range of influences, including sources as diverse as the Renaissance + popular culture magazines + contemporary fashion models + he often distorts or exaggerates the erotic forms of the female body.
Useful links:
http://www.gagosian.com/artists/john-currin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Currin
Raw Art
http://www.newyorker.com/online/2008/01/28/slideshow_080128_currin
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