shelby and sandy: layers
September 10, 2026
Taglialatella Galleries is pleased to present layers, a solo exhibition of new works by Los Angeles-based artist duo Shelby and Sandy.
Known for their vibrant, nostalgia-infused paintings and sculptures, Shelby and Sandy transform the visual language of childhood into bold contemporary artworks.
Drawing inspiration from the cartoons, superheroes, iconic athletes, and pop culture that defined their youth, the duo brings richly layered compositions to life with saturated color, graphic contour lines, and playful symbolism.
Blending elements of Pop Art, Minimalism, Surrealism, and classic animation, their work evokes a sense of familiarity while reimagining beloved cultural icons through a distinctly contemporary lens.
layers debuts an entirely new body of hand-created artworks featuring paintings with layered panels, constructed as 3-dimensional works that engage the viewer, adapting the space around the imagery by activating an interactive experience with the compositions.
With a highly recognizable aesthetic and a devoted international following, Shelby and Sandy have emerged as two of the most exciting voices in contemporary pop art.
With a highly recognizable aesthetic and a devoted international following, Shelby and Sandy have emerged as two of the most exciting voices in contemporary pop art. Their work has been collected by notable figures including Drake, Bradley Cooper, Mariah Carey, Rachel Zoe, David Dobrik, Mila Kunis, and Ashton Kutcher, among many others, and exhibited in galleries from California to Hong Kong.
Their work has been collected by notable figures including Drake, Bradley Cooper, Mariah Carey, Rachel Zoe, David Dobrik, Mila Kunis, and Ashton Kutcher, among many others, and exhibited in galleries from California to Hong Kong.
Beyond the gallery circuit, the duo has collaborated with leading brands on limited-edition collections spanning apparel, furniture, and sporting goods, extending their signature visual language across art, design, and lifestyle.
Alongside the paintings, the exhibition features limited edition sculptures, light boxes, and prints, each signed and numbered by the artists.
Shelby and Sandy
marilyn, 2026
Archival pigment print on paper
24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm)
Signed and numbered
Edition of 10 plus 5 artist's proofs
Shelby and Sandy
nyc, 2026
Archival pigment print on paper
18 x 27 in. (45.7 x 68.6 cm)
Signed and numbered
Edition of 10 plus 5 artist's proofs
The imagery in layers explores the intersections of memory, identity, and shared cultural experience. Shelby and Sandy invite viewers to rediscover the joy, humor, and optimism embedded within the icons of a generation—revealing new narratives with every glance.
layers will be on view at Taglialatella Galleries' flagship location in Chelsea (229 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011) until October 10, 2026.
Stop by the gallery Monday - Saturday between 10 AM - 6 PM to view the works in person.
For information on available artworks or to request the layers exhibition catalog, please e-mail info@djtfa.com or call +1-212-367-0881.
