Cj HendryPastel

Salon 94 Design + Cj Hendry present Pastel- a new series and interactive installation, and Hendry’s singular gallery presentation.

At the heart of Pastel is an immersive hands-on installation: a massive pit filled with pastel-colored beads, all connected to Hendry's signature visual world. Beloved characters such as Juju and Balloon Dog are at play with her distinctive flowers and smiley faces. Visitors are invited to reach in and create their own collection to string on a bracelet, necklace, or charm — a participatory experience that extends Hendry's long-standing commitment to her audience in real-time. Drawings and editions of iconic imagery will also be on view, alongside her trademark swag including caps, t-shirts, jewelry trunks, leather trays, and acrylic keyrings.

For over a decade, Hendry has built an independent global campaign through large-scale installations, experiential activations, and direct-to-public releases. Working outside of the normative art establishment, her activations have reached huge audiences around the world (with upwards of a million followers on Instagram), many of whom find meaningful experiences outside of museums and traditional art galleries. With Pastel, Hendry builds a bridge between her bold grassroots practice and Salon 94 Design — a collaboration that brings together a fun, engaging event in our building with a charismatic maker exploring audience connection across formats.