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Hex the Patriarchy Candid Candy Conversation Hearts
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Designed by Christopher Box, printed and assembled with love in Eureka Springs Arkansas (these are not mass produced greeting cards)
Hex the Patriarchy reimagines the familiar candy heart as a small act of resistance, sweet on the surface, sharp at the center. Rendered in bold lettering and soft pastel tones, the design intentionally mirrors the innocent look of classic Valentine’s candies while delivering a message that’s anything but passive.
This card is for anyone who’s tired of playing nice for systems that were never designed with them in mind. Equal parts humor and truth, Hex the Patriarchy works as a wink, a boundary, and a blessing all at once, perfect for friends, lovers, chosen family, or anyone who appreciates their Valentine with a little bite.
About the Candid Candy Hearts Series
Inspired by the iconic Conversation Hearts® candies, first introduced in 1902, this series draws from a Valentine’s Day tradition that has spanned generations. Known for their pastel colors and stamped messages like Be Mine, Kiss Me, and Call Me, conversation heart candies became a cultural shorthand for affection, small, sweet, and to the point.
The Candid Candy Hearts series began in 2018, created on short notice for a Valentine’s Day décor installation at Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas. When an artist unexpectedly backed out, I was invited to step in, and these updated, tongue-in-cheek hearts were born almost overnight. What started as a quick creative solution became one of the most talked-about elements of the installation, resonating instantly with shoppers.
Since then, Candid Candy Hearts have grown into a staple of my art catalog. Each piece keeps the familiar candy-heart format intact while updating the language for modern life, trading sugary clichés for honesty, humor, and emotional truth. They’re designed to feel both nostalgic and unmistakably current, like a Valentine that grew up and learned how to tell the truth.
