At a Glance
- What
CJ Hendry’s Pastel, a new series and interactive installation presented with Salon 94 Design
- When
August 6–16, 2026; the exhibition has ended
- Where
Salon 94 Design, 3 East 89th Street, New York
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- What to Know
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TheNakedNYC coverage
TheNakedNYC visits CJ Hendry’s Pastel at Salon 94 Design on YouTube.
What to Know
A Hands-On Bead Installation
Pastel included a large pit filled with pastel-colored beads. Visitors could choose beads from the pit and string their selections into a bracelet, necklace or charm.
Characters and Drawings
The installation incorporated Juju, Balloon Dog, flowers and smiley faces from Hendry’s visual vocabulary. Drawings and editions featuring familiar imagery were also displayed.
The Concept Shop
Pastel included a participatory concept shop. Its products included caps, T-shirts, jewelry trunks, leather trays and acrylic keyrings.
Hendry’s Independent Practice
For more than a decade, Hendry has worked through large installations, experiential projects and direct public releases. She has developed this work outside the conventional art establishment.
A Salon 94 Design Collaboration
Salon 94 Design and CJ Hendry presented Pastel together. The exhibition ran from August 6 through August 16, 2026, at 3 East 89th Street in New York.
