FAQ's

Who Makes the Jewelry? Azania Tripp her sign is cancer

Why is Azania’s Art called Obsidian Pause| Wearable Art? Obsidian The artist named her artwork Obsidian Pause because of the power of these two words. Azania takes paper, and through metamorphosis, creates something brand new. Obsidian is a “collage” of natural elements created when lava cools rapidly. It is an adaptive protective crystal used for healing, tools, jewelry, and weapons for centuries. Azania believes you will feel protected, positive, and center joy and revolutionary collaborative change, while wearing Obsidian Pause. Pause Azania hopes that her art gives pause, space, a moment of whimsical bliss. Through her art, she wants BIPOC/LGBTQIA people to feel this pause and see a glimpse of community. Wearable Paper Art Azania creates one-of-a-kind multi-media collage art, made to wear every day. She hopes that you will look in the mirror at your whimsical, unique earrings and feel great. She hopes these wearable jewelry pieces make you feel comfortable talking to someone new. Use the earrings to start a conversation. When a person wears art it gives the art piece movement. The person and the jewelry move together, and also independently. Both have life. That’s why Azania loves making wearable art. Are the Jewelry Designs Really Made from Paper? Yes! Azania creates collages from paper and other materials like sand, shell, glitter, resin, cloth, and more.

Why is Making Art Self-Care for Azania? Azania Tripp started Obsidian Pause| Wearable Paper Art in 2015 in Bedstuy Brooklyn, New York. At that time she was, and continues to, manage her ADHD/ADD, depression, and anxiety. As an MSW (Masters of Social Work) working in social service and higher education systems, she was continuously angry, navigating and reinforcing racialized historical trauma practices in the workplace. Azania’s self-care practice is multi-media collage. The wearable paper art shown here is the result of her healing practice. Azania believes that when you wear Obsidian Pause| Wearable Paper Art, the art piece will provide you with alchemy magic, love, and action. When a person wears art it gives the art piece movement. The person and the jewelry move together, and also independently. Both have life. That’s why Azania loves making wearable art.Is the Jewelry Handmade by one Person? YES! All items from Obsidian Pause| Wearable Paper Art are handmade solely by Azania Tripp. Every single piece is one-of-a-kind. Is the Jewelry Light Weight? The earring varies in weight from .7g -12.8g and more. The weight and measurements are listed under each jewelry piece online. What Metal do you use in your Jewelry? Sterling Silver