CJ HENDRY: THE TROPHY ROOM
I want to let these photos I took yesterday speak for themselves first!
The ceiling!
One of my favorites. I could use this hanging in my apartment!
Another favorite! I wouldn't mind this in my apartment either!
“A self confessed brand coveteur, CJ Hendry places her meticulously drawn renderings of brand name objects on literal pedestals, where they are represented as trophies and presented to viewers as items of worship – a sign of the increasing prominence of today’s cult of consumerism.
Hendry’s process touches upon our deep, often emotional connections to consumer items in a whimsical way artifacts from our past, objects we exhibit great attachment to, possessions we covet for social status, among others. This consumer cult mentality is personal to Hendry, and drawing these objects is a way for her to process and mask her own vices. This inspection of icons in relation to Hendry represents her lifelong obsession with luxury and otherwise highlycovetable items. ”
If you live in New York, I strongly encourage you to check out The Trophy Room at 79 Greene Street, in Soho. The exhibition will be present until November 20th.