Bibliography of John Sabraw

John Sabraw is a contemporary artist and environmental advocate whose work integrates art and science to address ecological issues. His innovative approach involves creating pigments from pollutants, such as iron oxide extracted from acid mine drainage, to produce sustainable artworks that raise awareness about environmental degradation.

Selected Solo and Group Exhibitions:

  • Apeiron: Eco-Art of John Sabraw (Solo Exhibition), Canton Museum of Art, Canton, OH (April 29 – July 27, 2025)

  • Ohio: State of Nature (Group Exhibition), Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, OH (May 2 – September 2025)

  • Ohio: State of Nature (Group Exhibition), Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH (January – June 2026)

  • Contemporary Artists (Group Exhibition), McCormick Gallery, Chicago, IL (April 10 – May 10, 2025)

  • Group Show, Kroner Gallery, Cincinnati, OH (April 17 – May 20, 2025)

  • Group Show, Richard M. Ross Art Museum, Ohio (October 2025 – January 2026)

  • Design for Freedom (Group Exhibition), Grace Farms Foundation, Connecticut (October 2025 – October 2026)

  • The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability | Works from the Bank of America Collection (Group Exhibition), Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga, TN (January 31 – May 4, 2025)

  • The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability | Works from the Bank of America Collection (Group Exhibition), Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Little Rock, AR (June 13 – August 31, 2025)

Selected Publications and Media:

  • “John Sabraw: Eco-Art at the Intersection of Beauty and Sustainability” – Featured in multiple art magazines and publications, emphasizing Sabraw’s innovative approach to environmental art.

  • “Pollution Transformed: The Artistic Vision of John Sabraw” – Article exploring Sabraw’s use of iron oxide pigments and his dedication to environmental conservation through art.

  • “10 Material Matters: Rethinking the DNA of Contemporary Art” by Joseph Jenkinson – An article in Gallery Les Bois Magazine that discusses Sabraw's work within the context of contemporary art's material evolution.

Awards and Recognition:

  • Recipient of several grants and fellowships for work combining art and environmental sustainability.

  • Featured in art collections such as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Honolulu and Elmhurst Museum in Illinois.

Artistic Philosophy:

Sabraw’s work is deeply informed by the belief that beauty and sustainability can coexist. By transforming pollutants into pigments, his art serves as both an aesthetic experience and a call to action for environmental change. Through his innovative approach, Sabraw has gained international recognition as both an artist and environmental activist.