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Rebel Artist Shakes Up Art World with AI-Powered Collectibles
14 Nov
Summary
- Australian artist CJ Hendry built a cult following as a disruptor
- Hendry's new exhibition features AI-designed collectible art toys called "JuJu"
- The rabbit-like figurines with Hendry's signature flower motif have already caused a stir
Australian artist CJ Hendry, who has built a cult following by establishing herself as a disruptor in the art world, is set to unveil her latest exhibition on November 29th. Hendry, who was born in South Africa and raised in Brisbane before moving to New York, has gained a reputation for rebelling against the "unattainable" art world with her hyperrealistic drawings of everyday objects like plastic grocery bags and crumpled-up dollar bills.
Now, Hendry's upcoming exhibition at Phillips Auction's Hong Kong headquarters is causing a stir among her acolytes. The exhibition features a new line of collectible art toys called "JuJu," which were designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The plush figurines, which have rabbit-like ears and Hendry's signature flower motif over one eye, have already generated controversy among the artist's followers.
Despite her reputation as a revolutionary, some of Hendry's fans are saying that the use of AI in the design of the JuJu toys has gone too far. The artist's penchant for pushing boundaries and challenging the traditional art world norms appears to have reached a new level with this latest exhibition.
