A Transcultural Dialogue: The Paper Worlds of Tim Budden Tim Budden is an artist whose journey embodies a fascinating intersection of cultures and artistic disciplines. Born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1966, his path took an unexpected turn when he relocated to Taiwan in the 1990s. This move wasn’t merely geographical; it was a profound immersion into a world steeped in ancient traditions and a distinctly Asian aesthetic that would fundamentally reshape his artistic vision. Initially establishing himself as an English teacher, Budden found himself captivated by the intricate art of Chinese paper c…