Will Sheldon's artistic practice is characterized by its synthesis of pop culture and art historical references, populated by spectral figures in dreamlike landscapes. During a month-long residency in Umbria, working from a studio in Spoleto, Sheldon explored his fascination with Nicolas Poussin's Italian journey. He conducted research into the region's natural environment, ecclesiastical architecture, and masterworks of earlier periods. This intensive period of study informed his latest exhibition at Heidi gallery in Berlin.

Will Sheldon (1990) lives and works in New York. Recent solo exhibitions include Season of Miracles, Heidi, Berlin (2024); Thirst of Silence, Clearing, Los Angeles (2024); Drawings, American Art Catalogue, New York (2023); Raffaella, Company Gallery, New York (2023); Luxury Loneliness, Weiss Falk Galerie, Basel (2022). Sheldon has participated in group shows at Clearing, New York (2024); Champ Lacombe, Biarritz (2023); David Zwirner, New York (2022); Shoot the Lobster, New York (2022); The Community, Paris (2021); Company Gallery, New York (2021, 2020); Karma International, Zürich (2019).

All images courtesy the artist.