Trying to remember the name of a contemporary American Painter

March 20, 2009 10:27 AM

What is the name of a contemporary American figurative painter, in his 40’ies, lives on the East Coast, possibly Philadelphia, who paints very realistic, elongated female nudes?

He’s been compared to Andrew Wyeth, studied with Russian painter whose name starts with M, was profiled in the New Yorker a couple of years ago. I think his name starts with C. I'm driving my co-workers crazy trying to remember his name. Please help!

posted by ssimon82 to media & arts (4 comments total)

John Currin?
posted by Incognita at 10:33 AM on March 20

Hmm, is it John Currin?
posted by Perplexity at 10:35 AM on March 20

Yes, that's it! Thank you.
posted by ssimon82 at 10:36 AM on March 20

Here's the New Yorker article...
posted by Perplexity at 10:36 AM on March 20