Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day pick that’s whimsical, collectible, and feels like a tiny piece of art that truly matters? Meet juju Valentine, the latest release from contemporary artist Cj Hendry a collectible that’s poised to steal hearts this season.
For fans of art, design, and playfully expressive keepsakes, juju Valentine hits all the right notes. Born from Hendry’s imaginative universe the same mind behind the much-buzzed juju art toys that launched to headlines in Hong Kong last November, this new collectible expands the character’s lore while giving lovers of art something irresistibly shareable.
A Playful, Heartfelt Keepsake
At its core, juju Valentine is a blind-box collectible keychain featuring plush materials, a leather heart eye, and a metal clasp, but for Hendry, it’s much more than another accessory. Designed to feel like a tiny talisman of affection, each juju Valentine carries the same whimsical spirit of the broader juju universe: floppy ears, a soft silhouette, and an expressive charm that invites connection.
While the original juju characters were teased out in 24 iterations of playful colors and designs released in blind boxes that turned collecting into a joyful surprise, juju Valentine tightens the experience into a holiday-ready form with five unique styles, including an ultra-rare variant.
Art, Surprise, and Sentiment
Like any good collectible, juju Valentine lives in the space between discovery and desire. The blind-box format where recipients don’t know which version they’re unwrapping adds a playful twist to giving: will you get the classic pink-eyed charm? A rare all-white variant? That thrill of chance makes juju Valentine as fun to gift as it is to receive.
At a regular price of $29 USD and shipping from late February, this new characterscape from Hendry feels perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day — accessible, artful, and heartfelt.
From Canvas to Collectible
Cj Hendry is best known for her hyperrealistic drawings and large-scale installations work that often blurs the boundaries between fine art and everyday experience. With juju and now juju Valentine, she takes that ethos off the wall and into the tactile world of collectibles: objects that are playful yet designed with the same meticulous attention to detail that has defined her practice.
Whether it’s clipping juju Valentine to a purse strap, pairing it with a bouquet, or handing it to someone special over coffee, this collectible operates as both a token of affection and a mini work of art. It’s exactly the kind of heartfelt gift that feels thoughtful without being predictable — a tiny expression of love, charm, and contemporary creativity.
Image Source: CJ Hendry Studio
