John Sabraw (b.1968, Lakenheath, England) is an artist and activist. His paintings, drawings and collaborative installations are produced in an eco-conscious manner, and he continually works toward a fully sustainable practice. He collaborates with scientists on many projects, and one of his current collaborations involves creating paint and paintings from iron oxide pigments extracted in the process of remediating coal mine polluted streams and rivers. Sabraw’s art is in numerous collections including the Museum of Contemporary Art of Honolulu, the Elmhurst Museum in Illinois, Emprise Bank, and Accenture Corp. Sabraw is a Professor of Art at Ohio University where he is Chair of the Painting + Drawing program. He has most recently been featured in Time magazine, National Geography, TED, Smithsonian, New Scientist, and Great Big Story.
