"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.

ALSO IN FOCUS

The exhibition features outstanding photography flawlessly intertwined with abstract painting. It is a rare and unique collaborative effort between Daniel Azoulay, Director and Luky Cancio, Curator that offers the Miami art scene an array of possibilities.

The exhibit will feature the new work of French artist, Darlene Chauve. Her work continues to intrigue the viewer by probing that moment of time between one level of human existence and another. Chauve has been exploring the fragility of the passage of time for the past decade. After a four month refuge in her studio, in France, Chauve has returned to the United States with a bold series of canvases that demonstrate a high level of commitment to her everpresent theme.

Chauve's work engages the viewer and transports him to an inner space of calm. The artist has worked with oil in two neutral tones on to create subtle abstract forms.

A RARE PREVIEW OPPORTUNITY:
One sculpture by Bruce McQuiston-Sculpture in Exotic Wood.

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.