About
Tiffany Budzisz (b. 1979, Virginia, USA) is renowned for her intricate hand-cut paper relief sculptures, a medium that involves meticulously cutting and layering paper to create detailed and mesmerizing compositions. Budzisz’s creations feature themes of flora and fauna that invite viewers to consider the deep connections between nature, humanity, and the cycles of life.
Budzisz earned a B.F.A. in Communication Arts & Design from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000. The artist’s work has been exhibited at UPMC Jameson Hospital in her solo show, “Hearts & Healing,” in collaboration with The Hoyt Arts Center. She has also participated in exhibitions with Boxheart Gallery, PxP Contemporary/Paradigm Gallery, Fe Gallery, Manifest Gallery, the Three River’s Arts Festival, and the McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition. Budzisz currently lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA.
Artist Statement
I create intricate, hand-cut paper relief sculptures exploring the delicate balance between our fragility and strength. My representational work uses dynamic compositions that feature botanical and anatomical forms. Flowers, plants, anatomical hearts, human organs, and skeletal structures tell deeper stories about resilience and inner beauty through their symbolic meanings. I am particularly drawn to the ways in which the natural world mirrors the experiences of women—plants endure harsh conditions yet continue to adapt, regrow, and bloom. Paper itself embodies this duality—seemingly delicate, yet surprisingly strong.
Each piece begins with detailed sketches and careful planning, ensuring every element harmonizes. I select papers with intention, considering their weight, color, and texture to enhance the depth and dimension of my work. Using precision tools, I meticulously cut, shape, and layer each component, creating a composition rich in color, light, and shadow.
My art is influenced by traditional paper-cutting techniques from China, Japan, Poland, and Germany, as well as the cut paper works of Henri Matisse. Georgia O’Keefe’s floral and skull paintings also serve as inspiration. A fascination with biology, botany, and my lived experiences as a woman and mother all shape my creative practice. At its core, my art is about the connection between humans, nature, and the enduring bonds that link us all.
Tiffany Budzisz CV
Born 1979, Virginia
Lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA
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2000
BFA in Communication Arts and Design, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA -
2024
Hearts & Healing, The Hoyt Arts Center and UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, PA -
2025
Elemental: Works in Paper and Clay, New Hope Arts Center, New Hope, PA
2025
Material Matters, Boxheart Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
2024
Art Queens, PxP Contemporary and Paradigm Gallery, Philadelphia, PA2023
And Beyond…, You Are Here Gallery, Jeannette, PA
2022
The World at Our Feet, Boxheart Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
2022
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Member Exhibition, Martha Gault Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
2022
Verdant Heart, Fe Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2022
35th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA (curator Jennifer Dasal)
2021
Extending a Hand, Guild of American Papercutters, Pittsburgh, PA (curator Imin Yeh)
2021
Bloom, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
2021
Women’s Work, You Are Here Gallery, Jeannette, PA (curator Felecia McFail)
2021
Transverse, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA
2020
Unleashing Magic, PxP Contemporary Gallery
2020
Works on Paper, LBIF, Loveladies, NJ (curator Sarah Suzuki)
2020
Transverse, (virtual), Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA
2019
Sheets, d’Art Center, Norfolk, VA
2018
Art at the Mill, Group Exhibition, Millwood, VA -
2021
Juror’s Award, Women’s Work, You Are Here Gallery, Jeannette, PA (curator Felecia McFail)
2020
Artrepreneur Art Prize winner, Still Life, Louis’ Rules description -
2024
Hoyt to Feature Hearts & Healing at UPMC Jameson, New Castle News -
2024
Artist of the Month, Stroll Treesdale Magazine
2023
Featured Artist, Art Queens Vol. 1, 20232022
Juried Artist Feature, New Visionary Magazine, Issue 3
2022
Artist Feature, The Jealous Curator, July 2
2020
Juried Artist Feature, Create! Magazine, Issue 19
2020
Juried Artist Feature, Candyfloss Magazine, Enchanted Issue
2020
“Appreciating the Intricacies in Life,” Candyfloss blog -
2025
Smurfit Westrock, Corporate Collection2023
United Therapeutics, Corporate Collection