Of course, with a title like Wrot (a building trade term for timber with one or more surfaces planed smooth), the mind immediately turns to its W-less homophone, and the breakdown of organic matter. Like an archaeological cross-section, the work shines a light on packed layers of treacly, toothpaste-coloured material, in which amusing items – dog chew bones, plaster teeth – are embedded. Titled Wrot, the exhibition is a fascinating choreography of forms, showcasing Hendry’s command of space, colour and drama. Having got her MA in sculpture from the RCA just last year, she has already been signed to London’s Limoncello gallery and has just opened a major show at BALTIC, Gateshead’s Level 2 space.
Holly Hendry is a young artist who is definitely going places.
