Hummingbird Spirit, 500-piece puzzle, Oakland Puzzle Company
Hummingbird Spirit, 500-piece puzzle, Oakland Puzzle Company
Hummingbird Spirit is one of three puzzles in the Paul Lewin Series and reflects the artist’s deep connection to heritage, the natural world, and dreamlike visual language. Measuring 16 by 20 inches, this 500-piece puzzle brings together richly detailed patterns, earthy tones, and spiritual motifs that blend Afrofuturism with Caribbean folklore.
The hummingbird, the national bird of Jamaica, serves as a focal point in this piece, honoring the ancestral reverence for nature, science, and interconnected life. As a symbol of resilience and energy, the hummingbird links the past with the present and imagination with memory.
Whether you are a longtime fan of Paul Lewin or newly discovering his work, this puzzle offers a window into an extraordinary artistic voice.
Check out the other two puzzles in the OPC Paul Lewin Series: Mushroom Mother of Us All and Microcosm.
Details
- 500 pieces
- Finished size: 16”x20”
- Random-cut for varied shapes and a satisfying challenge
- Full-color printed reference image included
Eco-friendly packaging
- Made with 100% recycled ESKA puzzle board
- Printed with eco-friendly soy-based inks
- Sustainably sourced, 10” x 9” x 2” giftable box featuring the original art
- Puzzle pieces are packed in a reusable, resealable bag
- Not shrink-wrapped
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About the Artist: Paul Lewin
Paul Lewin is a Jamaican-born artist who developed an early interest in art and culture during his Miami area childhood. His work is a vivid fusion of Caribbean folklore, surrealism, and Afrofuturist storytelling.
Lewin lives in Oakland, and the mural culture and spirit of community in Oakland and San Francisco have deeply influenced his work.
His art has been featured on four of Octavia Butler’s novel covers and has earned him nominations for both the World Fantasy Award and the Hugo Award. He has exhibited widely, including three solo shows at Betti Ono Gallery in Oakland.
Lewin maintains a thriving retail business through his website and actively shares his artwork with an engaged audience on Instagram.
Nature has been an important part of my work since I created the Caribbean folklore series. The hummingbird is the national bird of Jamaica, my home country, so it is a wonderful way for me to pay homage to the profound respect my ancestors held for nature, science, the dream world, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
Paul has an active Instagram presence and retail business on his website.
Artist Highlights
- Began drawing at age five, inspired by sci-fi, animation, and ancient civilizations
- His father’s love of woodworking, science, and nature helped shape his early creativity
- Immersed himself in mural and public art culture during his time in San Francisco
- Launched his Caribbean folklore series in 2011
- The hummingbird, a recurring motif in his work, symbolizes ancestral guidance, nature, and the dream world
- His art reflects a deep belief in the interconnectedness of all living beings
About Oakland Puzzle Company
Oakland Puzzle Company is a woman-owned puzzle brand with deep Bay Area roots. Our mission and promise is to support Bay Area artists and organizations through fair licensing and real partnerships. We team up with local artists and organizations to turn their work into puzzles worth losing an afternoon to. Some are cut and mixed by hand in our small East Bay factory. Others are produced by an overseas manufacturing partner we chose for their quality, social, and environmental standards. Either way, every puzzle starts here at home.