Cj Hendry and Jeni's Take Ice Cream Into Black
At a Glance
- What
OPAQUE, a Cj Hendry and Jeni's collaboration
- When
- August 15-17, 2025; noon-7 p.m.
- Where
390 West Broadway, SoHo
- Experience
Ice cream, original drawings, and a monochrome temporary shop.
- Coverage
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- Details
- What to Know
TheNakedNYC coverage
TheNakedNYC documented the black-tiled installation, ice cream, drawings, and visitor experience.
The collaboration used one color across food, packaging, interior design, and art.
Photo Gallery
Black cocoa, espresso fudge, and balsamic cherry produced a nearly monochrome scoop and cone. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
What to Know
A Brief Built Around Black
Hendry asked Jeni's to work in black. The resulting project draws attention to differences in texture and flavor within a single visual palette.
What Goes Into the Flavor
Black cocoa forms the base, espresso fudge adds a roasted note, and balsamic cherry introduces fruit and acidity. The ingredients supply the dark appearance as well as the flavor.
The Shop Follows the Concept
Glossy black tile, a dark ceiling, black seating, pendant lighting, and black waffle cones extend the palette through the pop-up. Scoops, pints, and limited merchandise are offered during the three-day run.
Drawings Beside Their Subject
Seven original works bring Hendry's precise drawing practice into the installation. Related framed scoop studies connect the project with her interest in ordinary consumer objects.
The Wider Release
Jeni's launched OPAQUE in shops and online on August 14, ahead of the New York opening. Hendry's related art release is scheduled for August 17. The Jeni's site and Cj Hendry Studio maintain their product and project records.
