Fernando Botero is a Colombian figurative painter and sculptor known for his distinctive style of painting people and objects in large, exaggerated volume. His work explores political and social themes through his unique exaggerated style. Some key pieces include his self-portrait from 1967 and paintings that satirize political and social issues through his signature voluminous figures. His works have achieved record prices at auction showing his significant influence and success as one of Latin America's most famous living artists.