CCBC Gallery: Chris Greer
Clouds and Clay: Up Above Georgia
Clouds and Clay: Up Above Georgia showcases a series of aerial photographs of Georgia by local photographer and educator, Dr. Chris Greer. The artist is generously donating 100% of profits from the artworks’ sales to Creature Comforts’ Get Comfortable fund, supporting local nonprofits that address poverty, homelessness, and hunger. The exhibition will be on view through Sunday, March 4, and the artwork is for sale through Dr. Greer’s website: http://www.upabovegeorgia.com/
Dr. Chris Greer is a Professor of Instructional Technology at Georgia College (Milledgeville) specializing in digital media and emerging technologies. Though he’s been taking photographs since the age of 10, Dr. Greer began using drones for his photography in last three years, seeking to capture viewpoints that would be impossible without the use of this technology. Dr. Greer has created content for institutions across the state, including the city of Athens, the University of Georgia, and Explore Georgia (the state’s official tourism office). In partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Greer recently published “Georgia Parks and Natural Resources”, the first digital textbook on a state park system in the United States.
Greer is an avid traveler and has taught digital photography and media productions around the world, including Italy and Australia. Check out aerial photos from Georgia and his travels on his Instagram account, @upabovegeorgia.
Upcoming art events:
Meet the Artist: Dr. Chris Greer, Sunday, February 25 (1–4pm): The next installment in Creature Comforts’ monthly Meet the Artist series features Dr. Chris Greer, accompanying his exhibition in the CCBC Gallery. Dr. Greer will spend the afternoon at the brewery demonstrating how he utilizes drones for his photography, transmitting a live-stream video from his drones to the brewery. Come out to the brewery to learn about this exciting technology and gain a new perspective on Athens with this local innovator!