Paper Buddha: The Fine Art of Digital Collage

A large, colorful, mythological figure with a fierce expression, multiple arms, and elaborate headgear, set against a starry night sky with a city skyline and a cruise ship in turbulent waters.
A fantasy scene featuring a giant mythological god-like figure with multiple arms, surrounded by fire, floating above a futuristic cityscape at night with planets in the sky.
A large, vibrant depiction of the wrathful deity Yamantaka, a tantric Buddhist figure, displayed on the facade of a modern building at night. The artwork features fiery colors, with a fierce face, multiple heads, and surrounding flames. In the foregr
A large mechanical or digital sculpture of a multi-armed goddess with multiple faces, decorated with colorful ornaments, holding flowers and symbols, standing on a platform with two figures in traditional Japanese attire observing.
A detailed traditional Japanese painting of a fierce multi-headed demon with many eyes, holding a bow, battling a knight in armor and other mythical creatures against a mountain and starry night background.
A detailed illustration of a multi-armed deity, likely a Buddhist figure, with multiple heads and hands, set against a mountain and starry night background. The figure is surrounded by smaller figures and elaborate scenery, with elements of mountains
A digital illustration features a mythical creature with multiple faces and wings, floating above a city skyline with explosions and fire in the background. The creature has a fierce expression, adorned with various ornaments and skulls, with a small
A colorful illustration depicting a mythological figure with a fierce expression, sitting on a tiger and surrounded by warriors, helicopters, and a starry night sky.
A digital painting of a mythological multi-armed deity with a fierce expression, surrounded by various faces and creatures, set against a starry night sky with a cosmic background.
A surreal artwork featuring a large multi-armed deity with a child in its mouth, surrounded by intricate machines and figures with vintage-style helmets, set against a starry night sky.
A colorful, detailed illustration featuring a central seated goddess surrounded by various mythical and divine figures, including warriors, animals, and celestial beings, set against a starry night sky and a vibrant landscape.
An elaborate illustration featuring a large, multi-armed deity with a colorful headdress and multiple faces, with a dark space background. Below are four men in suits wearing scientific goggles operating machinery and electronic equipment.
A colorful artwork depicting a central figure with multiple arms, seated on a lotus flower, with a celestial background. Two women in white dresses hold trays with buildings, flanking the central figure. Two spacecrafts shoot beams of light toward th
A colorful, large statue of a deity sitting on a lotus flower floating above steps, surrounded by buildings and figures, with a starry night sky in the background.
A colorful illustration of a fierce blue-skinned deity with multiple heads and arms, surrounded by clouds and rockets in the background.
A vivid illustration of a multi-armed, blue-skinned deity with a fierce expression, surrounded by smaller figures and mythical creatures, set against a dark background with stars.
A mythological or fantasy figure with a fierce expression, red face, wearing ornate clothing and crown, holding a small golden pagoda, with a background of clouds, stars, and two floating alien-like creatures.
A colorful, traditional Asian-style dragon with multiple faces and fierce expressions, surrounded by clouds, celestial elements, and two large, stylized fish with orange and yellow bodies, in a vivid, illustrative art style.
A fierce mythical creature with a red face, multiple eyes, and a long blue tongue, standing with wings spread wide, holding a snake in each hand, surrounded by clouds and clouds of smoke, with fighter planes in the background.
A mythological creature with two blue, crocodile-like heads, human features, and multiple arms, holding a sword and a whip, dancing over clouds against a starry sky. Surrounding it are scientists and lab workers in protective gear conducting experime
A mythological creature with multiple heads, featuring human and dragon-like elements, set against a starry night sky.
A vivid illustration of the Hindu god Ganesha, depicted with an elephant head and multiple arms, holding various objects, surrounded by futuristic structures and a black nighttime sky.
Hands holding photographs of a traditional Asian deity figure with a blue water lily and colorful attire, set against a dark starry background.
A large, colorful, artistic depiction of a religious or cultural monument with a central statue of a deity or figure, surrounded by clouds, set against a starry night sky with missiles or rockets flying past and celebratory banners hanging overhead.


About the Artist: Paper Buddha

Paper Buddha is an Detroit-based digital artist who merges Eastern philosophy with contemporary collage. His unique artistic voice pioneers the integration of Buddhist iconography with a modern, Western perspective, making complex spiritual concepts accessible to a new audience.

Style and Technique

Drawing inspiration from ancient Buddhist art and vintage pulp motifs, Paper Buddha's work is a meticulous practice of digital deconstruction and reassembly. His signature style is defined by its vintage color palettes, intricate compositions, and a profound sense of meditative depth. He is particularly noted for his unique use of shadows, which create a subtle challenge to the viewer's perception of reality and the transition between worlds. At its core, his art fosters a dialogue on impermanence, consciousness, and the universal pursuit of inner peace.

A Pioneer in Digital and NFT Art

Paper Buddha has embraced blockchain technology, using NFTs to explore new frontiers of artistic ownership and digital permanence. His early works on platforms like Foundation and SuperRare quickly gained critical attention, and his art has since been exhibited in prominent galleries in New York, Nashville, Austin, Denver, and Miami. Based in Detroit, MI, Paper Buddha continues to be a significant contributor to the growing recognition of American Buddhist art.