John Siblik

John Siblik serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Art and Design, which operates under the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Northern Illinois University.

His academic credentials include:

• M.F.A. from Southern Illinois University
• B.F.A. from Northern Illinois University

His creative research specializes in Environmental Sculpture—producing three-dimensional works integrated with natural landscapes—and Plein Air Painting, which involves painting outdoors to capture transient atmospheric conditions and light. These practices emphasize direct engagement with ecological contexts and observational techniques in art creation.