Puzzle

Puzzle (Tabatha Wilson) is a laser sculpture artist based in Austin, Texas, known for creating intricate wooden sculptures that merge architectural precision with technological aesthetics. Her work combines laser-cut wood, layered construction, and embedded LED lighting to produce luminous, dimensional pieces that explore structure, shadow, and perception.

Each artwork begins as a detailed vector design before being precisely cut, assembled, and finished by hand. The addition of programmable or embedded lighting transforms the work over time, creating shifting visual experiences as light interacts with layered materials. A signature feature of her practice is a hidden puzzle piece element embedded in every work, acting as a subtle personal marker within each composition.

Puzzle’s background in digital design and fabrication informs her approach, drawing inspiration from geometry, engineering systems, and built environments. Her practice sits at the intersection of craft and technology, where digital precision meets physical construction.

In addition to her sculptural work, she is also an accomplished cosplayer, specializing in high fidelity costume construction, prop fabrication, wig styling, and character recreation. This extension of her practice reflects the same attention to detail, structure, and immersion found in her art.

Her work has been exhibited in galleries, conferences, and regional art and burn events, where it engages audiences through light, form, and interactive visual presence.