John Sabraw
Professor & Artist | Sustainability & Environmental Activism
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John Sabraw is a Professor of Art at Ohio University and an internationally recognized painter and sculptor. His artwork explores the intersection of art, science, and the environment, often using pigments derived from polluted waterways.
Sabraw co-founded the Willow Springs Center for the Arts to promote eco-conscious creative practices. His TED talk on the power of art to drive environmental change has been viewed over 1 million times, inspiring audiences to rethink how they engage with the natural world.
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How I make paint from poison
Artist and professor John Sabraw is turning industrial acid runoff into striking pigments and paints. In his talk, Sabraw shares how he's inspired by southern Ohio's rivers and streams to turn environmental catastrophe into works of beauty.
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