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Australian artist Cj Hendry is bringing a plushie flower market to Hong Kong

But unlike traditional blooms that wilt, these artistic designs are for keeps

Catharina Cheung
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Catharina Cheung
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Genevieve Pang
Cj Hendry Flower Market
Photograph: Courtesy Pen & Paper
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Hongkongers sure love shopping for blooms and blossoms to brighten their homes, whether it’s at the busting perennial Flower Market in Prince Edward or the annual seasonal Lunar New Year Flower Market that takes over the length of Victoria Park. Coming soon to Central Harbourfront this month for Hong Kong Art Month, however, is a whole different kind of flower market – one that gives flora the forever treatment.

Henderson Land is teaming up with Pen & Paper and viral Australian artist Cj Hendry to present the ‘Henderson Land x Cj Hendry Flower Market’ from March 19 to 22 at the Central Harbourfront. Hendry – who is famous for her large-scale, hyperrealistic works of everyday objects and luxury items, and recently had a viral pop-up with cute bunny-like collectibles at West Kowloon – has brought her acclaimed immersive exhibition to town as a greenhouse pavilion pop-up at Victoria Harbour, showcasing her collection of 26 plush flower designs with more than 150,000 plush flower pieces on-site!

Cj Hendry Flower Market
Photograph: Courtesy Pen & Paper

Making its Asia debut, the ‘Flower Market’ installation is a signature art concept that first appeared in New York in 2024. From chrysanthemums and narcissi to sunflowers, thistles, and violets, the ‘Flower Market’ will allow visitors to browse through Hendry’s textural creations, including two special commissions: the ‘Henderson Flower’ to celebrate the golden jubilee of Henderson Land, and the ‘Bauhinia’ to commemorate the Hong Kong event. All plush flowers that are part of the installation are available for purchase at $38 per piece, plus each registered guest will also receive one complimentary plush flower as part of their entry. Here’s the best part: admission is free to make the adorable art show accessible to all, but the quota is very limited and entry is first-come, first-served.

Interested visitors will need to register prior to the event through the event website, which will generate an e-ticket for entry. As of this moment, all time slots have been spoken for, so registration has closed, but it’s worth keeping an eye out in case more spots open up!

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