Austin Gets Two Days of $10 Plush Flowers From Australian Artist

Shoppers in East Austin will have access to a limited supply of soft, fabric blooms starting Nov. 12. Australian artist Cj Hendry is hosting a two-day pop-up at 1209 E. Cesar Chavez St. to sell her plush flower creations.

The store operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13. Each individual flower costs $10. Customers who purchase nine flowers receive a tenth one at no charge. This pricing structure applies to the entire inventory available during the Austin stop.

The Flower Shop is currently touring Australia, Europe, and the United States. Austin is the only city in Texas participating in this leg of the tour. Permanent locations exist in New York and Hong Kong, but the Austin installation is temporary. Hendry’s press release states that the inventory for this specific stop was designed with the local audience in mind, though exact varieties remain unannounced.

Hendry describes the project as a sensory experience meant to unite communities. In a release, she said, “Flower Market began as an effort to unite communities around a universally shared joy: flowers.” She added that the goal of expanding into a shop format was to allow people in various cities to engage with tactile creations. She noted that every temporary installation features unique floral variations and a tailored narrative.

The artist has built a large following with one million Instagram followers. She currently maintains a commission waitlist of 3,000 people. Her portfolio includes hyperrealistic drawings and large-scale installations, such as a giant inflatable pool placed in the Mojave Desert.

The plush flowers are large enough to be noticeable but retain a cartoonish aesthetic. They are designed to be durable, offering a permanent alternative to cut bouquets that wilt. The tour moves to new cities as the schedule progresses, introducing new inventory at each stop.