DOLLY AND OZ PRESENTS ANNOUNCES SOLO EXHIBITION BY PHOTOGRAPHER LYALL ASTON, “HERE YOU GO”
Miami Beach Art Gallery Debuts Aston’s First Solo Exhibition Showcasing Evocative, Light-Driven Works
Dolly and Oz Presents, a contemporary art gallery in South Beach committed to presenting boundary-breaking voices in modern art, is proud to announce its fall exhibition Here You Go by internationally acclaimed photographic artist Lyall Aston. Aston returns to the gallery with a visually arresting new body of work that expands the vocabulary of light, landscape and self-reflection. The exhibition will be on view beginning October 8, 2025, with an opening reception from 6-9 p.m., and run through November 16.
Building on the success of his previous exhibitions, Aston turns his lens inward with an emotionally charged yet editorially polished aesthetic. Known for his mastery of dramatic lighting and shadow, he draws on a nomadic upbringing across Africa, Europe, Asia and North America, where his lifelong dialogue with light began on film and evolved into digital photography.
Now based between Miami and New York, Aston channels this fluid geography into a collection that feels both intimate and provocative. Here You Go blurs the edges of memory with pop culture, fashion, and the realities of a social media-driven 21st century. Eclectic in scope, the work reflects Aston’s career evolution, personal growth, and fleeting moments of joy shaped by the multitude of voices, styles and influences that define modern life.
“This collection represents my personal journey through a time of rapid evolution—both in the world and within myself,” Aston shares. “Each piece is a different conversation with myself.”
Here You Go is more than a photographic exhibition; it is a meditation on what it means to move through shifting inner and outer landscapes, and an invitation for viewers to experience that journey through Aston’s unique lens.
In addition to more than 15 new works, Here You Go presents a curated selection from the artist’s earlier collections. Among them is the Post Chaste series—featuring “Benedictions of the Unholy” and “Veils of Dissent”—a striking black-and-white exploration of the tensions between the sacred and the sensual. The exhibition also includes The Sea Inside, a limited series of photographs that drift between consciousness and dreaming, with pieces such as “Liminal Space,” which traces the shifting threshold between waking and sleep; “Insomniac’s Ebb,” wanders through surreal mental landscapes; and “Fugue State,” which blurs the boundaries between body and environment. Rounding out the exhibition is “All The King’s Men,” a documentary-style homage to the regal traditions of London’s King’s Guard at Westminster.
The exhibition is part of Dolly and Oz Presents’ fall season, which aims to challenge traditional gallery conventions by focusing on emotional resonance and cultural relevance. The gallery, which has built a reputation for serving emerging collectors and spotlighting underrepresented artists, will continue its signature programming throughout the exhibition’s run. This includes its signature Wine Down Sunday series and other special events.
Dolly and Oz Presents will host a public artist meet-and-greet reception with Aston on October 8 from 6-9 p.m. A special edition of Wine Down Sunday will take place on October 19 from 6-9 p.m., featuring an artist talk with Aston, who will share insights into his creative process and personal journey in an intimate setting.
Dolly and Oz Presents is located at 715 Fifth St., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Private appointments can be arranged by request.
About Dolly and Oz Presents
Founded in 2022, Dolly and Oz Presents is a contemporary art gallery in the heart of South Beach, dedicated to showcasing bold, emotionally resonant work from emerging and underrepresented artists. The gallery serves as both a creative platform and cultural gathering space, curating exhibitions, performances and conversations that speak to the complexities of our time. With a focus on accessibility, authenticity and community-building, Dolly and Oz Presents is redefining the gallery experience. To further demystify the art-buying process, the gallery lists all artwork pricing transparently and publishes “Canvas Stories” on its YouTube channel, where artists share the stories behind their work. For more information, visit dollyandozpresents.com and follow on Instagram @dollyandozpresents.
