Cj Hendry Ties Balloon Art in Knots
At a Glance
- What
Cj Hendry, Keff Joons
- When
- April 11-20, 2025
- Where
50 Gold Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn
- Experience
Drawings, sculptural objects, and a large installation.
- Coverage
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- Details
- What to Know
TheNakedNYC coverage
TheNakedNYC documented Hendry's drawings, sculptures, and monumental balloon-knot installation.
Bright color and exaggerated scale turned the DUMBO exhibition into an immersive environment.
Photo Gallery
Hendry presented precise drawings and room-scale sculpture as parts of one visual system. Cj Hendry Studio
What to Know
A Title With a Reference
The title rearranges Jeff Koons's name and acknowledges his polished balloon sculptures. Hendry starts from that recognizable reference and develops her own knotted configurations.
Hard Objects, Soft Appearances
Glossy sculptures imitate inflated latex. Their surfaces suggest softness, pressure, and fragility while belonging to solid objects.
Following the Tangle
Knots, overlaps, and asymmetrical forms take the place of clearly recognizable balloon animals. Color and line lead the eye through configurations that require a longer look.
Drawing Remains Central
Highly controlled drawings record individual arrangements in detail. They connect the large installation with Hendry's established practice of rendering objects with close attention to surface and form.
Objects Beyond the Installation
Drawings, sculptures, editions, clothing, balloon kits, pins, magnets, books, and scarves extend the project into items for sale. The Cj Hendry Studio site maintains the artist's exhibition archive.
