Bidspirit auction | John Sabraw - Surrealist Figurative

John Sabraw - Surrealist Figurative Oil Painting - Striking large-scale surrealist figurative painting by John Sabraw, titled ”Divining the Way” (2008-2009). Executed in oil on aluminum panel, the composition features a dramatic close-up of a human figure gripping richly rendered crimson drapery, opening onto a cosmic, dreamlike void below. The work juxtaposes hyper-realistic anatomy and luminous fabric with a surreal, symbolic landscape, creating a powerful visual tension between the physical and metaphysical. Sabraw's masterful handling of light, texture, and saturated color-particularly the deep, velvety reds-demonstrates his refined painterly technique and contemporary approach to figurative surrealism. The imagery evokes themes of revelation, transformation, and the unveiling of hidden realities. Signed and dated on the verso (”Sabraw 8/2008-8/2009”), with McCormick Gallery label present. Size: 48” x 36”. PLEASE NOTE: In-House Shipping is not available for this lot, Local Pick Up or 3rd Party Delivery Only! John Sabraw (b. 1968) is an American contemporary artist known for his fusion of realism and surrealism, often exploring environmental and philosophical themes. His work frequently addresses humanity's relationship with nature, and in recent years he has gained recognition for creating pigments from pollution (notably acid mine drainage) as part of his environmentally driven practice. Sabraw's paintings are held in numerous public and private collections and have been exhibited internationally.