{"product_id":"microcosm-500-piece-puzzle-oakland-puzzle-company","title":"Microcosm, 500-piece puzzle, Oakland Puzzle Company","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocosm is one of three stunning art puzzles in the Paul Lewin Series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece of this series captures Paul Lewin’s signature style—layered, symbolic, and visionary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 500-piece jigsaw puzzle offers a rich visual experience that bridges personal memory, natural elements, and ancestral energy. Paul’s work draws from ancient cultures and the dream world, weaving them into contemporary reflections on identity and nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are a longtime fan of Paul Lewin or newly discovering his work, this puzzle offers a window into an extraordinary artistic voice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out the other two puzzles in the OPC Paul Lewin Series: Mushroom Mother of Us All and Hummingbird Spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e500 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eFinished size: 16”x20”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eRandom-cut for varied shapes and a satisfying challenge\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color printed reference image included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEco-friendly packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade with 100% recycled ESKA puzzle board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrinted with eco-friendly soy-based inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSustainably sourced, 10” x 9” x 2” giftable box featuring the original art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePuzzle pieces are packed in a reusable, resealable bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot shrink-wrapped\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRead more about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oaklandpuzzle.com\/blogs\/news\/sustainability\"\u003eSustainable Manufacturing Practices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist: Paul Lewin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLewin lives in Oakland, and the mural culture and spirit of community in Oakland and San Francisco have deeply influenced his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLewin maintains a thriving retail business through his website and actively shares his artwork with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eengaged audience on Instagram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9528\/3007\/files\/enlarge_Paul_Lewin_5_240x240.jpg?v=1697597753\" alt=\"Paul Lewin painting\" width=\"223\" height=\"168\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erespect my ancestors held \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor nature, science, the dream world, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einterconnectedness of all living beings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul has an active Instagram presence and retail business on his website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegan drawing at age five, inspired by sci-fi, animation, and ancient civilizations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis father’s love of woodworking, science, and nature helped shape his early creativity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmersed himself in mural and public art culture during his time in San Francisco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunched his Caribbean folklore series in 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hummingbird, a recurring motif in his work, symbolizes ancestral guidance, nature, and the dream world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis art reflects a deep belief in the interconnectedness of all living beings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Oakland Puzzle Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOakland 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oakland Puzzle Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67802563641423,"sku":"187","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/9861\/4351\/files\/OPCmicro2.webp?v=1792436038","url":"https:\/\/thepuzzledrunner.com\/products\/microcosm-500-piece-puzzle-oakland-puzzle-company","provider":"The Puzzled Runner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}