Tiffany Budzisz
Tiffany Budzisz is a paper sculpture artist living and working in Pittsburgh, PA. Originally from a small town in rural Virginia, she grew up surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River. Here she developed a love for nature and the outdoors, which has become a source of inspiration for her work.
Budzisz earned a B.F.A. in Communication Arts & Design from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000. She learned about the art of paper sculpture during her studies and fell in love with the medium of paper. She creates her paper sculptures by cutting intricate shapes from archival paper with a utility knife. She curves the individual cut shapes with a dowel, then glues the pieces together between layers of foam core to create dimensional works of art.
Budzisz’s work has most recently been exhibited at UPMC Jameson Hospital in her solo show, Hearts & Healing, in collaboration with The Hoyt Arts Center. Her work was also chosen for Manifest Gallery’s Bloom exhibit, the Three Rivers Arts Festival Juried Exhibition Transverse, and the 35th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition. Her work has been shared by the Jealous Curator in her newsletter The No Such Thing as Too Much Art Society. Additionally, her work has been featured in Create! Magazine and New Visionary Magazine. She is represented by Boxheart Gallery in Pittsburgh, PA.
Contact
TiffanyBudzisz.com
tiffany@artvalleyva.com
@tbudzi
Interview
What inspires your art practice and keeps you motivated?
I’m inspired by the beauty of the natural world around me. I love going on walks during the warmer months and keep lots of plants in my home to enjoy all year long. If I’m not making art regularly, I start to get a little grouchy! Making art is a necessity for me.
How does your mission as an artist influence the work you create?
My newest work is about hope, healing, and the natural life cycle. Mother Nature is powerful and transformative. Even after death, life goes on, and new seeds sprout and flourish from the soil.
Can you share a key part of your creative process that helps you stay focused?
I like to plan out a series of three to five pieces in advance. I create a number of sketches first, then use those to create the final artwork. I like to give myself a deadline to keep myself on track.
What mindset tip do you rely on to overcome challenges in your art career?
During tough times, I like to read a fortune I got from a fortune cookie that is taped to my laptop: “Every person is the creation of himself, the image of his own thinking and believing.”
How do you hope your art impacts the world or your community?
I hope that others can relate to my work and that it brings them hope, healing, and inspiration.
