“In Focus”, which features photography and video by multiple national and international
artists, includes works by artists Mario A., Natalia Arias, Joseph Dadoune,
Alfredo de Stefano, Pascale Guinet, Cheyco Leidman, David Levinthal, Renata
Poljak, Victor Vazquez, and Harvey Zipkin, as well as D.D.A. himself. This fresh
mix of artworks displays a duo of concepts ranging from the hyper-plastic to
the super-natural.
David Levinthal and Cheico Leidmann, who’s figures are realized through the
guise of consumer plasticity, frequently use the female form, either as vintage
toys or 1980’s fashion culture. The cleanliness inherent in public representation
of the female form is shown in the work of Natalia Arias’ “Laundry-Closet”.
Arias’ female models find themselves as compromised occupants of spaces such
as in washing machines and closet crannies. As well, the Japanese doll-like
figures in Mario A’s work find themselves in similarly precarious situations.
Victor Vazquez and Joseph Dadoune’s work explain the dichotomy between life’s
natural process and religious dogma. The subjects of Harvey Zipkin find themselves
in quiet contemplation of their city surroundings, while Alfredo De Stefano’s
landscapes are at the very beginning stages of technological development, with
elemental building blocks such as stones, ladders and fire. The photos of D.D.A.
are colorfully pungent, and at the same time modest in their portrayal of the
human hand’s role in the piece’s production.
The opening cocktail reception for, “In Focus”, will be held on the evening
of Saturday, September 6th, from 7-10pm. The Daniel Azoulay Gallery is located
in Miami’s Design District at 3900 a NE 1st. Ave, between 39th and 40th Streets.
For more information, please call 305.576.1977, fax 305.576.1987, e-mail
danielazoulaygallery@pgoln.net or view
www.danielazoulaygallery.com “In Focus” runs through October 8th.
Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12-5pm.
Daniel Azoulay Gallery specializes in photography and video art, which is contemporary,
with a classic edge.