Description
Thought the Streets Were Paved With Gold is a 1000 piece puzzle featuring the art of Pacita Abad.
At Ellis Island Pacita Abad read a saying by an Italian immigrant that resonated with her,
“I came to America because I heard the streets were paved with gold. When I got here, I found out three things: first, the streets weren’t paved with gold; second, they weren’t paved at all; and third, I was expected to pave them.”
Perhaps more than any other artist featured in our growing collection, the work of Pacita Abad encapsulates the fighting spirit of US immigrant populations. Her empathic representation is striking for its thematic juxtaposition of universal, systemic struggle with triumphant hope and immutable vibrancy in the face of insurmountable odds.
The puzzle has 1000 pieces and measures 48cm x 68cm when complete.
VELVET TOUCH
Who says doing a puzzle can’t be a tactile pleasure? The smooth-textured velvet touch pieces in our puzzle collection cultivates a luxurious puzzle experience.
BONUS FEATURES
In every Art & Fable puzzle box you will find 3 (yes, three) bonus items that we designed specifically to make your jigsaw experience better than ever:
High Quality Print – Box Top Stand – Resealable Bag