{"product_id":"hummingbird-spirit-oakland-puzzle-co","title":"Hummingbird Spirit - Oakland Puzzle Co.","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuzzle Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500-piece random-cut jigsaw puzzle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished size: 16 inches by 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a printed reference image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaged in a giftable box\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMade with on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% recycled ESKA puzzle board\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrinted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeco-friendly soy-based inks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSustainably sourced, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10” x 9” x 2” giftable box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring the original art\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePuzzle pieces are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereusable, resealable bag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot shrink-wrapped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead more about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oaklandpuzzle.com\/blogs\/news\/sustainability\"\u003eSustainable Manufacturing Practices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures original artwork by internationally acclaimed painter Paul Lewin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePays tribute to Jamaican heritage, nature, and ancestral symbolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful way to experience Afrofuturism, Caribbean folklore, and surrealist storytelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame-worthy when completed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for collectors of contemporary art and Black artists' work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports independent artists and small-scale manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mindful, screen-free creative activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Puzzle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHummingbird Spirit is one of four 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eThe Paul Lewin Series also includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKianga (\u003ca title=\"Link to Kianga-500 piece puzzle by Paul Lewin\" href=\"https:\/\/oaklandpuzzle.com\/products\/copy-of-paul-lewin-series-kianga\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrocosm (\u003ca title=\"Microcosm 500-piece jigsaw puzzle\" href=\"https:\/\/oaklandpuzzle.com\/products\/paul-lewin-series-microcosm\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMushroom Mother of Us All (Coming Soon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kianga by Paul Lewin\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9528\/3007\/files\/Kianga1_160x160.jpg?v=1697598122\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Microcosm\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9528\/3007\/files\/Microcosm1_160x160.jpg?v=1697598130\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003eFrom 2008 to 2017, Lewin was a worker-owner at Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco, where he was deeply influenced by the vibrant mural culture and the spirit of community in both Oakland and San Francisco.\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 Statement 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","brand":"Oakland Puzzle Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48545249394893,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/9817\/7997\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-23152534.png?v=1774301186","url":"https:\/\/www.mindquestpuzzles.com\/products\/hummingbird-spirit-oakland-puzzle-co","provider":"Mind Quest Puzzles and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}