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Tyler Shields
Tyler Shields - Champagne, 2019, Digital c print

Champagne, 2019

Digital c print

30 x 36 Inches 40 x 35 Inches 60 x 53 Inches

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Edition of 3

About this work

"Indulgence" is Tyler Shields’ exploration of society's insatiable appetite for opulence and luxury. At the core of this captivating collection is the contemporary fixation on the extravagant, spotlighting society’s relentless pursuit of the finer things in life. Luxury brands such as Chanel and Hermes take center stage, and Shields takes them beyond the conventional pairing them with everyday objects, creating a visual tapestry that blurs the boundaries between the ordinary and extraordinary. A standout moment of Indulgence is Shields' daring Gator Birkin shots. In a display of audacious creativity, he places models mere inches away from live alligators, capturing the tension between beauty and danger, desire and risk. This commitment to live creations within his photographs adds a visceral dimension to the series, pushing the boundaries of artistry and challenging viewers to confront the juxtaposition of luxury and peril.

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Tyler Shields

· Tyler Shields · Sotheby's · 2016-05 · $18,338

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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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