C.S.P.S. Hall Announces New AI-Art and Drone Photography Exhibition from Christopher V. Sherman

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – November 14, 2022 – C.S.P.S. Hall is proud to announce the gallery show from Marion, Iowa photographer and digital artist Christopher V. Sherman running now through December 18, 2022. This is Christopher’s first showcase of his artificial intelligence-assisted art as well as a special showing of his Iowa drone photography, for which he is locally known. Featuring 190 works, all pieces are available for sale, with most as low as $15; this makes the exhibit perfect for gift giving during the holiday season! This exhibition is free and open to the public.

Shown in the C.S.P.S. Hall Main Gallery and the Club Room Gallery on the second floor, Christopher’s work includes drone and traditional camera photography as well as a special showcase of his artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted digital art. AI-assisted art is a revolutionary new way for artists to achieve their creative vision. Many of the digital art pieces are designed for kids and include entertaining monsters, animals, fairies, dragons, and more.

C.S.P.S Hall is located at 1103 3rd St SE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Opening hours are Thursday through Sunday 12:00PM – 6:00PM and during performances. Additionally, Christopher will host two artist’s receptions: The first takes place on Artists Sunday, November 27th, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, from 1pm to 3pm. The second takes place December 1st from 5pm to 7pm in conjunction with the monthly Art Walk First Thursdays event. So please come out and meet him!

“I’m really excited about this new show. I’ve been working on pieces that use artificial intelligence in really unique ways, and I think people are going to love them,” says photographer and digital artist Christopher V. Sherman. “And with regards to my photography, my drone is usually my ‘go to’ camera. It’s a powerful tool enabling me to capture amazing compositions. I can’t wait to see the reactions these photos and digital images receive.”

“We’re thrilled to have Christopher’s work on display at our Main and Club Room Galleries,” says Zhen E Rammelsberg, Curator of the Visual Galleries at C.S.P.S. Hall. “With the technology and techniques involved, we think people are going to be surprised by how different and interesting his AI-pieces are. Plus, Christopher’s use of a flying camera allows him to capture stunning aerial photographs that provide a unique perspective on the world around us.”

If you’re looking for an intimate and personality-filled experience with some beautiful artwork, make sure to check out this show! This promises to be an interesting event for all art lovers in the area.  

Artificial intelligence Making A big Impact in Art Creation

Artificial intelligence has been making huge strides and one area where AI is making a particularly big impact this year is in the world of art. For centuries, humans have been using their creativity and ingenuity to produce amazing pieces of artwork that reflect their unique perspective on the world. With the help of AI, artists are now able to take their work to a whole new level. Christopher’s work showcases the potential of this technology and its ability to help artists achieve their creative vision like never before.

B-Roll on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TT4PGksN6aA
B-Roll on Dropbox: https://bit.ly/aiartbroll

About CSPS Hall

CSPS is dedicated to community building through the presentation, advocacy and support of the arts, music, and theater of our time. CSPS presents 15-20 exhibitions each year, along with 100 or more performing arts, educational and community events. Emphasizing new and diverse voices, these programs highlight artists from throughout Eastern and Central Iowa, as well as dozens of countries around the globe. At the same time, CSPS Hall has served as the anchor and inspiration for New Bohemia, a thriving, rapidly growing cultural district now comprising galleries, studios, restaurants and bars, book and record stores. Learn more at https://cspshall.org/

About Christopher V. Sherman

Christopher V. Sherman is a photographer, artist, and entrepreneur. His photography ranges from the thoughtful to the whimsical, conveying a special intimacy and personality. Christopher enjoys experimenting with technology; his tools include drones, traditional cameras, phones and a variety of digital software tools including state-of-the-art artificial intelligence software. As the founder of Flying Camera Media, a commercial drone company, Christopher also produces high quality aerial images and videos for commercial clients across the country. He is also the co-founder of Artists Sunday, a nationwide annual art-shopping movement promoting the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an art-shopping day. In 2021, he served as a judge for the Iowa State Fair Photography Competition. His online portfolio can be found at http://art.cvsherman.com/

Contacts:

Christopher V. Sherman
chris@cvsherman.com

C.S.P.S. Hall
Communications Contact
catherine@cspshall.org
319-364-1580