The artist behind June’s wildly chaotic plushie Flower Market at Gardens by the Bay is back with a new, softer spectacle. Cj Hendry, the Australian artist known for her hyperrealistic drawings and immersive installations, will open Juju World—the globe’s first inflatable experience centered on her collectible toy series, Juju—in Singapore. Running at the IMBA Theatre, the event promises a dreamlike landscape filled with giant inflatable figures, a ball pit, and an exclusive new colorway that won’t be available anywhere else.
From Hyperrealism to Soft Sculpture
Hendry first built her reputation through painstakingly detailed, hyperrealistic drawings of everyday objects—luxury handbags, crumpled receipts—that blur the line between photograph and pencil. Her practice has since expanded far beyond the canvas, evolving into large-scale, multi-sensory installations that invite visitors to step inside her whimsical worlds. Juju World marks the latest evolution of that trajectory, transforming a cult collectible into a fully immersive environment.
At the heart of the experience is Juju, a plush, rabbit-like figure with a single flower covering one eye. The toy typically comes in a blind box—meaning buyers don’t know which colorway they’ll get until they open it. For the first and only time, Juju World will debut a bold yellow colorway, available exclusively at the Singapore event. Visitors can also explore a dreamscape filled with larger-than-life inflatable Juju figures, a pit of yellow balls, and playful sculptural installations designed to evoke a sense of childlike wonder.
Exclusive Collectibles and Limited Drops
Beyond the installations, Juju World offers a rare opportunity to snag oversized Juju dolls designed specifically for Singapore. These limited-edition toys will not be sold anywhere else after the event ends, making them a must-have for collectors and fans of Hendry’s work. The exclusivity taps into the same frenzy that surrounded the opening of Hendry’s Flower Market in early June, where a surge of attendees reportedly sparked a “small civil war” among eager shoppers—a testament to the artist’s ability to generate both excitement and pandemonium.
What to Expect and How to Go
Juju World is located at the IMBA Theatre, and tickets and more details are available through the venue’s website. For those new to Hendry’s universe, the event offers a low-stakes entry point: no prior art knowledge required, just a willingness to dive into a pool of soft, inflatable joy. The artist recommends following her on Instagram for real-time updates and behind-the-scenes peeks.
The Bigger Picture
Hendry’s work keeps pushing the boundaries of what an art experience can be—blending fine art, streetwear culture, and immersive theater into events that feel more like destination playgrounds than gallery visits. Juju World, like her past projects, taps into a growing appetite for tactile, Instagrammable, and highly shareable encounters. As the line between art and merchandise continues to blur, Hendry’s plushie empire isn’t just a trend—it’s a sign of where contemporary art is heading next: soft, collectible, and completely irresistible.