In His U.K. Debut, Artist Sky Glabush Distills His Folkloric Landscapes Into Refined, Geometric Visions
Artnet
April 2023
Originally from British Columbia and currently living and working in London, Ontario, Canadian artist Sky Glabush (b. 1970) maintains a meticulous artistic practice that centers on drawing, which is then translated into painting. Frequently adding sand into his paint to create texture and depth, Glabush’s work is largely figurative but with undercurrents of abstraction, drawing the viewer in and attempt to grasp what is conceptually just beyond the surface. Graduating with a BFA from the University of Saskatchewan, and MFA from the University of Alberta, alongside Glabush’s artistic practice he is also an associate professor of visual art at the University of Western Ontario. His work has been exhibited widely across Canada, and has been acquired by several important Canadian institutions, including the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, and Museum London—the latter of which Glabush will have a solo exhibition at in 2024. […]