Starting on Friday, September 13th, The Flower Market, a creation of Australian artist CJ Hendry fills the meadow at FDR Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island.
by David Stone
The Roosevelt Island Daily News
The Flower Market
“Cj Hendry is thrilled to announce her upcoming exhibition FLOWER MARKET, a stunning new collaboration in partnership with Four Freedoms Park Conservancy. Known for creating art on a grand scale, Cj’s latest extraordinary exhibit is no different and features a 120-foot by 40-foot greenhouse built on the lawn of the FDR Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island.
“The greenhouse will be filled with 100,000 meticulously crafted plush flowers.”
About CJ Hendry
CJ Hendry is a renowned Australian artist known for her intricate and hyperrealistic drawings. Her work often features everyday objects, such as shoes, bags, and food, rendered in meticulous detail using colored pencils.
Key Aspects of Her Work:
- Hyperrealistic Style: Hendry’s drawings are incredibly lifelike, capturing the texture, color, and detail of the objects she portrays.
- Everyday Objects: Her subjects often include mundane items that she elevates to works of art through her meticulous technique.
- Social Commentary: Some of Hendry’s work incorporates social commentary or personal narratives, adding depth and meaning to her creations.
- Large-Scale Pieces: Hendry is known for creating large-scale drawings, often taking weeks or even months to complete.
Hendry has gained international recognition for her talent and has exhibited her work in prestigious galleries around the world. Her art has been praised for its technical skill, its ability to evoke emotions, and its unique perspective on everyday objects.
On Friday, Saturday or Sunday, experience FLOWER MARKET yourself for free on any day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Grab a ticket here: FLOWER MARKET. SORRY. SOLD OUT!
Before I Find the Eggs
Trader Joe’s has its own choreography.
I hope you’ll also cover the early ending of this event earlier today (Saturday) as crowds overran both Four Freedoms Park and Southpoint Park, causing the event to shut down early.
Yes. Absolutely, but not enough time to get it pulled together today. Watch for it tomorrow.
Thanks.