These Puzzles Are Stunning Works of Feminist Art

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by Clara Jensen
March 23, 2021

JIGGY Puzzles feature artwork from up-and-coming female artists.

As the pandemic began, many of us found ourselves confined indoors, leading to a surge in puzzle popularity. Now that we are a year into this new normal, countless women are discovering their newfound love for puzzles, regardless of quarantine. If you’re searching for a new puzzle that combines artistry with a feminist touch, JIGGY is your answer.

Founded by women, JIGGY showcases the creations of emerging female artists, who receive a portion of the sales from each puzzle. Packaged in charming, eco-friendly glass jars, each puzzle comes with glue for framing your finished artwork, because “JIGGY puzzles are art — in pieces.”

According to the brand, “The story of JIGGY began five years ago when founder Mia Thompson was working tirelessly at a startup and developed a passion for jigsaw puzzles as a form of nightly meditation. She completed a puzzle each week but found the designs uninspiring. This sparked her dream of creating a puzzle that was not only beautiful to assemble but also visually appealing once completed. Her vision included uplifting talented female artists, and after a year of curating art and redesigning packaging, JIGGY was born.”

Featured Puzzles

Picture yourself piecing together one of these art-centric jigsaws, like:

Bathing With Flowers

Created by Alja Horvat, an artist from Ljubljana, Slovenia, who draws inspiration from her surroundings and is influenced by the vibrant styles of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Universe

Designed by Maryland-based illustrator Zulfa Ishak, also known as “The Cosmic Feminist,” her work is fueled by themes of empowerment, spirituality, and her fascination with galaxies, alongside a commitment to women’s rights.

Portrait Design 091

This lively artwork is brought to you by Jamaican illustrator Natasha Cunningham, who is known for her daily portrait series that explores color and photography.

Boobs

This playful puzzle supports a good cause—20% of October sales go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other partners.

Other fantastic JIGGY puzzles include Just A Snack, created by Seattle artist Emma Repp, who blends handmade and digital elements, as well as Jungle Cat, by New York artist Megan Galante, whose designs grace various home textiles.

JIGGY’s 800-piece puzzles retail for $49, while 450-piece collections are priced at $40. They also offer monthly memberships for avid puzzlers. Discover more on the JIGGY website.

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Summary

JIGGY Puzzles, founded by women, offers beautiful jigsaw puzzles featuring the works of emerging female artists. With a commitment to supporting these artists, each sale contributes to their success. The puzzles are not only fun to complete but also serve as stunning decor. With various themes and causes, including breast cancer research, these puzzles are a perfect blend of art and advocacy.