Untitled
1991–1997
Archival inkjet prints

Taking inspiration from Walker Evans, one of his mentors at Yale, Hendricks documented his America, rarely going out in public without a camera around his neck. Through his lens, Hendricks captured his immediate environment, framing moments of humor, beauty, and individual style in often playful compositions. Demonstrating his distinct visual sensibility, the work also shows a deep interest in the creative potential of the medium.

A series of television screens, a recurring theme that fascinated Hendricks throughout his practice, documents vignettes of popular culture, news, and public figures such as Anita Hill and Ronald Reagan. The images serve as a record of the American media landscape and Hendricks’ own surroundings; a large number were taken at the Dutch Tavern, a local establishment in New London, Connecticut, over the years. Covering a broad range of subject matter, the series demonstrates Hendricks’ keen eye for American life during the birth of media oversaturation and the shape of visual culture in its wake.