As a long-time admirer of Cj Hendry’s breathtaking art installations, I was absolutely thrilled to hear about her latest masterpiece, “Flower Market.” The anticipation built up as I eagerly awaited its opening day, only for it to be abruptly cut short due to overcrowding. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, much like the unpredictable dance between a butterfly and the wind.
On the very first day, Cj Hendry’s large-scale floral installation had to be closed prematurely because of excessive crowds. It was subsequently moved to a warehouse at Industry City for its last day of public viewing.
After two years of development, the art installation called “Flower Market” was initially set up at FDR Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island. It was a joint effort with Clé de Peau Beauté and the Four Freedoms Park Conservancy. The exhibition, which offered an immersive experience, was scheduled to run from September 13 to 15. Unfortunately, it had to be closed down by the New York Police Department within its first hour of operation on September 14 due to the park reaching capacity. The artist expressed apologies to those who couldn’t attend and announced plans to create a new exhibit through Instagram later that day.
On the final day of the exhibition, Hendry and her team swiftly discovered an unused warehouse in Sunset Park named Industry City. They found it particularly suitable for Sunday, as it was a creative hub that added an industrial, grounded feel to the event while still maintaining its vibrancy. Although the indoor setting wasn’t initially part of the artist’s concept, it didn’t deter the crowd eagerly anticipating a peek at Hendry’s soft blossoms. She shared her thoughts on this change with Dezeen, expressing her satisfaction with the shift.
Guests were invited to pick a single flower free of charge. The long three-hour queue outside the exhibition suggests the buzz surrounding Flower Market, which underscores the shared delight within the community, fostered by captivating public art installations.
If you missed the exhibition, remaining flowers can be purchased here.
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2024-09-20 17:56