Blondey McCoy: 'us and Chem.'

A bespoke mirrored publication, Us and Chem features all works from Blondey McCoy's (born 1997) fifth solo exhibition from 2017 at HENI Gallery, Soho. In this series of work, the London-based British artist openly addresses and confronts issues relating to mental health, in particular the country's treatment of depression and anxiety in young people and the over-reliance on prescribed antidepressants. The artworks with their mirror backgrounds (here reproduced on foiled paper) constantly change depending on their surroundings, the audience and the angle from which they are viewed, creating a dynamic, interactive experience. Us and Chem includes a work created in collaboration with Damien Hirst; Beautiful, Chemically Imbalanced Painting is an amalgamation of Hirst's Spin Paintings and Blondey's collage techniques. The book features the poem "Us and Them" by Olly Todd, inspired by the exhibition. A limited edition, each book is numbered and signed by Blondey and is presented in a custom-made cellophane prescription bag.