Jefferson Hayman | Light Study Paris | Puzzle Box

Jefferson Hayman is an artist whose work explores the themes of nostalgia, common symbols, and memory. Through a quiet minimalism, he invites the viewer to partake in the narrative process in a way that is both intimate and deeply personal.

Drawing from his education in the fine arts and his training in the art of frame-making, Hayman approaches his work with a deep understanding of traditional craftsmanship and a sense of artistic heritage whilst remaining tied to the present through the timelessness of aesthetic simplicity. Through an understated language of visual symbols and meditative studies, Hayman's work manifests as a visual journal chronicling transformation, discovery, and solitude, boldly stripped of the extraneous.

Each puzzle box is handcrafted in Hayman’s studio using time-worn woods, traditional joinery, and individually fitted hinges. The photograph is printed and toned by hand, then set behind one of Hayman’s custom-carved frames, creating a seamless union between vessel and image. Subtle patina, fine wood textures, and the artist’s meticulous framing all speak to his devotion to intimate, heirloom-quality craft.

Width 3.5" x Depth 7" x Height 3.5"