Robert Kawika Sheer brings the spirits of the world to life at inaugural art show
Performance art photographer and award-winning fine artist, Robert Kawika Sheer, has been selected by a panel of jurors for his Spirit Shadows pictures to participate in the inaugural Art & All That Jazz, Henderson’s fine art & music festival, May 7-8, at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District.
“Robert’s artwork is impressive and fascinating,” said Andrea Primo, Director of the Cultural Arts & Tourism Department. “His photographs are exactly the caliber of fine art that we were looking to showcase at the 1st annual Art & All That Jazz.”
Spirit Shadows are one-of-a-kind and never digitally-manipulated fine art. Considered southwest spiritual and contemporary surrealism, Sheer discovered the unique art form, which combines performance art with theatre and photography, over a decade ago. He uses minimal equipment, only a large-format camera, the cover of darkness, a hand-held lighting device, a small amount of moonlight and long, single exposures, to generate these fascinating and illuminating figures.
Sheer has travelled across the globe, bringing the spirits of a number of city and historical landmarks, natural wonders and popular world destinations to life. He has featured the ghost-like silhouettes of Sherlock Holmes in London, gunfighters from the Wild West, angels in Hollywood and golfers at a royal clubhouse in Scotland, as well as spirits of Hawaii, the southwest and Abraham Lincoln.
Through his television appearances, award-winning exhibitions, galleries and art festivals around the world, Sheer’s Spirit Shadows has impressed millions of people. In fact, Sheer has many celebrity collectors including actor, Nicolas Cage; former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger; musician, Graham Nash; author, Ann Rice; and former president, Bill Clinton, among others.
Art & All That Jazz is Henderson’s newest event. It will be held over Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street. The fine art show will feature a variety of contemporary artists, fine craft, fashion and home décor artisans. In addition, the two-day festival will an assortment of entertainment, interactive activities for children and Piazza Colori, an adaptation of an Italian street painting festival sponsored by the Rotary Club of Green Valley.
For additional information, visit HendersonLive.com or call the City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department at (702) 267-2171. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at HendersonLive.
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About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.
The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.
For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.