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Tyler Shields - Girl Night Out, 2014, Digital c print

Girl Night Out, 2014

Digital c print

22.5 x 30 Inches 45 x 60 Inches 54 x 72 Inches

Edition

Edition of 3

About this work

Girl Night Out (2014) is a digital C-print by Tyler Shields from the Historical Fiction series, issued as an edition of 3 and available in three sizes from 22.5 × 30 to 54 × 72 inches. The work captures the spirit of a particular kind of evening—the shared adventure of glamorously dressed women celebrating their freedom and friendship—and frames it within the stylistic vocabulary of the Historical Fiction series' mid-century-inflected glamour. In 2014, Shields was engaged in a particularly fertile period of exploration within the Historical Fiction series, and Girl Night Out is among the series' most warmly celebratory images. The figures, dynamically composed and exuding a palpable sense of joy and liberation, embody an energy that lifts the image beyond fashion documentation into something genuinely affecting. Shields' mastery of light and the theatrical sweep of his composition give the scene a cinematic presence that rewards viewing at scale. Girl Night Out balances Shields' characteristic technical sophistication with a lightness of spirit demonstrating the full emotional range of the Historical Fiction series. Where many works in the series meditate on power, desire, or the ambiguities of glamour, this one is simply—and movingly—celebratory. For collectors drawn to the series' more joyful and life-affirming dimension, it is an essential acquisition. The Historical Fiction series is widely regarded as one of Shields' most inventive and narratively ambitious projects, drawing collectors who are drawn to photography that operates simultaneously as visual art, cultural commentary, and storytelling. Tyler Shields’ work is represented in significant private collections across the United States, Europe, and beyond, and this image stands as a compelling example of the formal intelligence and visual authority that have made him one of the most consequential photographers working in the contemporary fine art market today.

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Auction History

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'MOUTHFUL', 2012 · Tyler Shields · Sotheby's · 2020-03 · $12,500

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MOUTHFUL · Tyler Shields · Sotheby's · 2019-02 · $23,750

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About Tyler Shields

Tyler Shields was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and began his creative career as a professional inline skater, competing in the X Games and touring with Tony Hawk before shifting his focus to photography. His early photographs gained attention online, and a chance viral image helped launch his career as a photographer working within the Hollywood entertainment world.

Shields is known for bold, provocative photography that blends glamour with elements of tension, danger, and destruction, often incorporating rich color, dramatic lighting, and meticulously staged scenes. His work frequently explores contrasts between beauty and chaos, using striking visual concepts, from vivid color explosions to scenes built around luxury objects, to create images that are both polished and unsettling. He has photographed a wide range of actors and public figures throughout his career, always aiming for a cinematic, tightly composed final image captured in camera rather than through digital manipulation.

Beyond photography, Shields has worked as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and author, publishing both photography books and fiction. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and public collections, and he continues to be based in Los Angeles.

Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking Tyler Shields's bold, cinematic photography. Contact us to discuss available inventory or to inquire about upcoming releases.

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