Jefferson Hayman | The little Ocean | 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 crafted in Hayman’s studio using traditional woodworking techniques and thoughtfully selected reclaimed woods. The interior photograph is printed, toned, and framed by hand using Hayman’s bespoke moulding, creating a seamless union of object and image. The piece carries the subtle irregularities of the handmade—patina, joinery marks, and the warm aging of the wood—all signatures of Hayman’s intimate, archival approach.

Width 3.5" x Depth 7" x Height 3.5"