Cj Hendry's World of Hyperreal Art

CJ Hendry is Brooklyn-based artist that specializes in hyperrealism. Her work has been recognized by the New York Times, she's had a show at Art Basel Hong Kong, and she LOVES exhibitions. CJ's latest pop-up, called blonde, was a wig salon disguised as a chocolate store in NYC. Her fascination for wigs stems from their ability to transform a person with something as simple has a hair change. CJ's visions for art and installations are truly unique.
www.cjhendry.live
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[@ChaceMcLees]

The video we’ve all been waiting for! Congrats on getting the opportunity to make this. Her story about school resonates with me, especially considering how she dropped out without waiting for the “right time.” She wasn’t a world-class artist; she was (by her own words) “okay at it,” but it was what she loved doing. She went from having her parents question her decision to drop out of university to renovating a FREAKING CHURCH in London to bring her vision to life. Talk about trusting the process. Would love to see the uncut interview! Her words about spending too much time thinking/planning hit home.

[@artbykabirhirani]

Would love to see the 40-minute conversation! For an artist like me who’s completely inspired by Cj, (and there are thousands more thinking the same thing) it’ll be really great to get advice or tips on how we should go about doing this

[@samsheffer]

thumbs up for cj's mars yards tho 👀

[@davidmason5074]

Never wanted a shoe more

[@brettconti]

This was so well done Sam

[@adrianvrban2264]

I cant wait for you to take over youtube

[@AnthonyDeWulf]

Came here from Twitter! Video was way more enjoyable than I expected!

[@TheRideStartsNow]

Super Follower that came from Twitter...but I'm always here for the fire productions of Sam Sheffer Studios

[@naaza]

Sam! This is my favorite video of yours yet and that’s a lot considering how many great videos you’ve already made. Would love to see the whole 40-minute sit-down with CJ. She is extremely industrious and creative and I found her through you. Thank you for taking the time to make this. 🇦🇷🏳️

[@justinh9814]

Twitter sent me. Interesting video, love to see more like this

[@Collin_Cornwell]

Love these deep dives. Tech, high quality journalism and art you are doing it all. Amazing insight into Cj and her journey.

[@SebsTech1]

Dude you are really nailing documentary stuff recently. loved the vid, super engaging and watched all the way through! great stuff man

[@Whatpaigeisit]

I absolutely LOVE CJ! I was able to participate and got one of her copyright infringement this year and was so hyped! The blonde show was PHENOMENAL. So excited you got to do this with her and can't wait to see the full version!

[@yannsamples]

Came here from twitter! Great video, keep on doing great work!

[@kristaplewes7649]

Yay to uncut interview!

[@ruhben]

Pleaseee let us ear the entire talk!! Thank you for the great work.

[@noahtondari2881]

Amazing piece! And yes would love to see the full conversation!

[@austinespinoza]

Came from Twitter - found you through Casey's vlogs originally - loving this type of content!

[@JordanKahana]

came from Twitter. this is super cool

[@saul1629]

Thank you for highlighting her work. I have a new rabbit hole to dive into.

[@PLillie]

Hey Sam! Greetings from Liverpool. Came here from your tweet. I’ll be subscribing as soon as I press ‘send’.

[@kevinkubi1]

Yes please post the 40-minute cut interview with CJ. I truly would appreciate it 👍

[@jimmytheaggie]

Sam, thanks for showcasing CJ! Yes on the full 40min interview.

[@emrazum]

We definitely need that uncut interview. Amazing video

[@macacola1]

Sam! Amazing video! Thank you for sharing her story!

[@trinidadlopezrodriguez9593]

Yeeees Please! The long talk!

[@zhenchew]

Definitely want to see the full video.

[@lukebowtell590]

Well done! This video was so well put together! it gave us a glimpse into who Cj is while also making us wanting more, it showed off her incredible art but in a way that again made us the audience wanting more. I love seeing videos of the artist in NYC, people only know a little to the grandeur of post to modern art that really expand our minds in current society. Also Cj is such an inspiration, when kids that come out of high school, and or may or may not have the opportunity to go further in education, it's really hard, the pressure to put on your self to be a success and that typically means that you need an education, to know that there's that idea to change and go into a life that others see as a dangerous opportunity, to know that it can be done is refreshing, sure it's hard to justify, but she literally saying that it was only going to be a year gives people a glimpse that to give it a go, try it for a year and see where you could go! Awesome video, Id love to see a series put together about NYC artists and their stories, specially of all different kinds. They don't always have to be popular. Thanks Sam for telling me to go watch this!! Hope to meet you one day :)

[@ReneRitchie]

I came from Twitter but only because I was reading there before looking at my sub feed here! Terrific vid!

[@CreeseWorks]

Absolute banger of a video! Love Cj's work and thought process.

[@amd7137]

Yesss I've been waiting for this one! Really well done Sam!! And thanks for introducing me to CJ and her art all those years ago!

[@fougere7262]

I'd be very much okay to see an extended version of that conversation

[@Xyabra]

2:28 That smile... "MARY ALBRIGHT! Is that you?"

[@sketch3460]

PLEASE share the full conversation you had with CJ. Loved the video.

[@susansoto6610]

Awesome interview thank you! Yes please!!! On the full interview ! 🙏🙏

[@melliedavis2193]

Please please we would like the whole interview!

[@nicolelallen8843]

This was the best please upload the full interview. ☺️

[@jaymartinez4073]

Dude. More of this. Please. This was great.

[@heyitsburt]

Would love the full interview please upload!!! CJ Hendry is so fascinating

[@ryanjohnson8313]

Came from twitter, love the video! Maybe CJ wants to do something with Culdesac one day!

[@michaellamonica5429]

Loved the video! CJ is an amazing, inspirational person. It would be great to see the whole interview. I would watch it, like it, and watch it again. Great work Sam!

[@jurajsadovsky7094]

So I wanted to watch this video for a while now, but something always distracted me from watching. It was only today, I saw your tweet and watched it. so yes, i came from Twitter. Super cool artist, dope video.

[@lillyrey5727]

Love this interview. What a talent! I would love hear more of the interview🥰

[@mikestoba6477]

Love Cj - proud of the little Aussie Battler. Thankyou Sam. ( been following you both for quite a while - keep up the good workS) M

[@anthonytemporal2920]

I love her. She’s an inspiration.

[@nicholaslizo6210]

Perfection, and more to come!

[@PaulFoley]

Inspirational, well presented profile. Thanks to you and your team for putting it together. Yes to the long version. And yes! yes! to more profiles.

[@leedelany8959]

Heck yes to more of the interview!

[@shashankdogra]

Here from Twitter !! Beautiful video

[@boiled4safety598]

as soon as the video started i liked the video, awesome video sam! Cj hendry is an amazing artist so happy to see this

[@austinross19]

I loved this. I feel very inspired

[@erni8308]

Best vid so far. Great approach

[@ThomasMcBrideTech]

Finally (I know) getting around to watching this. Saw the messages, the video in my feed, etc etc... but I really wanted to wait so I could soak it in 100% and it was definitely worth doing so. There is so much to be gained here, listening to this art therapy should be a must for anyone doing anything creatively.

[@mraghava555]

Would love to see the full interview! Pls pls post

[@JanneWolterbeek]

This is so good I want to watch it again.

[@ishoot3054]

I believe you should keep showcasing hustle of other nyc artists

[@mike.moffit]

Great video, she seems like a super interesting artist. Your Twitter post inspired me to come watch and comment.

[@sandysteven6792]

Great interview and video ... #Bravo ... I just discovered CJ Hendry ... #Wow!

[@jhjhj2172]

Loved the video Sam❤️, was always curious about cj's art and cj after watching your studio video.

[@SimonIngall]

Would love to see more profiles of artists like this! Great video Sam.

[@onerobotband]

This is an excellent document of a functionally creative person. Lots of great advice here. Great work Sam, beautifully shot and edited.

[@JehanGodrej]

Amazing video, Sam!

[@maddindub5636]

More stuff like this ♥️💛💚

[@h1brd]

Excellent video, super engaging and really well edited. CJ is awesome.

[@heygem]

I love this video! I appreciate that you don't try to cram many videos in a month, but whenever you put something out, even after a month or two gap, the quality is so high.

[@davidaltizer]

Love this video Sam. Great work on this. Really creative and inspiring!

[@alokct4548]

Want more something like this

[@maxiynacho]

Super interesting, thanks!!

[@goldenka95]

came from twitter but already seen this video. I follow CJ on Instagram, she is totally crazy talented and i love her arts.

[@jojoart571]

I am so inspired by her work ❤️❤️

[@ArtbyDonOski]

would love to see the full interview, love hearing her perspective

[@sw3dge]

Full interview!!

[@MrEddieNunez]

She is very talented! Thanks for sharing Sam

[@gursewaksinghgill4383]

views dont justify the hustle !!!!!!! LOVE SAM AND CJ

[@MunirRahool]

I love it.

[@xDoBoy]

incredible insight about this amazing artist! CJ is so damn GOOD

[@_louisianna2912]

Only artist I continued to follow after year 11 art, I tell so many people about her art because of how cool it is and of course because she’s Australian. I went to her Australian art exhibition this year, so cool and amazing.

[@yourbrothereli]

This was super cool! I love that you truly make your channel yours and share things that you like and are passionate about

[@AkashKumar-vj9ji]

Amazing work Sam, hope this gets into people's feeds.

[@giorgioguitar]

Amazing Sam! Always amazing!!!!

[@enriquezf1]

Woah The Sam Sheffer artist series episode 1!! 👏👏👏👏😃 can’t wait to see the full interview sit down; incredible!

[@borisblok]

Great video Sam! Great Artist Cj Hendry!!!

[@cmonachino]

Drop the 40 minute convo! Please and thank you.

[@paulburden905]

Fascinating video, Sam. Hi from Twitter

[@crazyjorgito]

Would be amazing to see that 40min conversation!! Great work Sam!!

[@Maxio6]

Really enjoyed this sam! Love content like this

[@dagraphics4369]

Amazing video Sam!

[@katiewilson9992]

Would love to see the full version!

[@cmonachino]

Insane!! 🤯🤯🤯 My brain can’t compute. Also #TwitterGang

[@dannydanny9875]

She is amazing!

[@dylansteward]

incredibly fascinating good job Sam

[@mosheteitz7441]

Looks great sim!

[@thegoldenleaper]

This is amazing.

[@wt1272]

Sam, you're a very Special Storyteller. This is how TF it's done.

[@jkell42]

It is hard to steer a parked car… good lesson! Thanks Sam for creating this bio piece… I hadn’t heard of her before

[@ODPhadezz]

I love her

[@brandirobertson1479]

Would love to hear the entire interview you did with CJ!! Pleeeaaassseeee!!!!! :)

[@microMobilidade]

Amazing , thanks for sharing Sam

[@DominikMeier]

Great video! I came from Twitter

[@stevenkroes2377]

Upload the full interview uncut! I’d love that as a podcast listen😊

[@BeardDuder]

This was great!

[@AustenHartley]

Really like this type of video Sam !