Praia Piquinia 14/08/06 16h04

Bonjour New York collectors!
Photographer Christian Chaize will open a solo show, Praia Piquinia, at Jen Bekman Gallery this Wednesday, May 20th. There will be an opening reception from 6 - 8pm, so be sure to drop by and see the luxuriously lush and large series of Portuguese sunbathers shot unaware.

From Christian's statement:

Five years ago, Portugal did present itself as a new landscape in my life - both literally and metaphorically. Since then, I have photographed exclusively along a very small stretch of its southern coastline. Returning to this specific place, I've sought out its nuances. In doing so, I have peeled back layers of how I see, and how I experience this magical environment.

Read the press release here.

The show will be on view through July 11th.

Jen Bekman Gallery
6 Spring Street | NYC

View more of Christian's photos on his gallery page, or on his site.