Paul Lewin Puzzle Kianga 500 Piece Art from the Paul Lewin Series

Puzzle Details

• 500 pieces
• Finished size: 16“ X 20”
• Includes a printed reference image
• Packaged in a giftable box

Eco-Friendly Packaging

• Made with on 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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Why You Will Love It

• Features original artwork by acclaimed painter Paul Lewin
• Blends ancestral symbolism with Afrofuturist and surrealist themes
• A meaningful gift for collectors of contemporary art and Black artists' work
• Frame worthy and ideal for home display
• Mindful and meditative screen free activity
• Supports independent artists and sustainable production
  

About the Puzzle

Kianga, one of three stunning puzzles in the Paul Lewin Series, a powerful collection that explores ancestral memory, nature, and identity through layered visual storytelling. With bold color, fluid linework, and richly symbolic imagery, this 500 piece puzzle invites a deeper connection to cultural heritage and personal reflection.

Measuring 16 inches by 20 inches, this puzzle offers both a visually striking challenge and a tribute to the themes of continuity, resilience, and transformation that define Paul Lewin’s artistic legacy. Kianga is not only a piece of art but an experience of intention, history, and imagination.

Part of the Paul Lewin Series, which includes:

• Hummingbird Spirit (link to page)
• Microcosm (link to page)

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 ranges from small wood pieces to large scale murals and is known for blending Afrofuturism, Caribbean folklore, surrealism, and the natural world.

His paintings have appeared on four Octavia Butler novel covers and been featured in three previous jigsaw puzzles. He is a former worker owner at Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco and credits his time in the Bay Area with shaping his creative path. He has been nominated for both the Hugo Award and the World Fantasy Award.

Artist Statement Highlights

• Began drawing at the age of five, inspired by sci fi, fantasy, and animated films 
• Learned woodworking and creative exploration from his father
• Moved to the Bay Area in 2004, deeply influenced by the mural and art scene of Oakland and San Francisco
• Started his Caribbean folklore series in 2011, blending ancestral symbols with contemporary aesthetics
• Held three solo shows at Betti Ono Gallery between 2015 and 2018
• Views art as a way to explore connections between science, nature, spirituality, and identity
• Considers the dream world and nature as essential themes in his work
• Maintains an active Instagram presence and sells original work through his website