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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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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.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxWarwick, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

About the speaker

John Sabraw

John Sabraw is an artist, activist and environmentalist; his paintings, drawings and collaborative installations are produced in an eco-conscious manner and he continually works toward a fully sustainable practice. He is a Professor of Art at Ohio University and Board Advisor at Scribble Art Workshop in New York. His art is in numerous collections including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Honolulu, Emprise Bank, and Accenture Corp. He has been featured in Smithsonian, New Scientist and the Discovery Channel.

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