Hummingbird Spirit 500 Piece Art from the Paul Lewin Series

Puzzle Details

• 500-piece random-cut jigsaw puzzle
• Finished size: 16 inches by 20 inches
• 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
• Read more about our Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Why You Will Love It

• Features original artwork by internationally acclaimed painter Paul Lewin
• Pays tribute to Jamaican heritage, nature, and ancestral symbolism
• A beautiful way to experience Afrofuturism, Caribbean folklore, and surrealist storytelling
• Frame-worthy when completed
• Ideal for collectors of contemporary art and Black artists' work
• Supports independent artists and small-scale manufacturing
• A mindful, screen-free creative activity

About the Puzzle

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.

Part of the Paul Lewin Series, which includes:

• Kianga (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 is a vivid fusion of Caribbean folklore, surrealism, and Afrofuturist storytelling.

From 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.

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 Statement 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