Tschaner Azubuike, also known as Tschaner Sefas, is a Texas based visual artist and the creator

of 31:13 Ecofriendly Accessories and Fine Art. Her practice began while teaching art to senior

citizens, where she discovered paper bead making and developed a passion for transforming

discarded materials into sculptural work. A former 911 dispatcher in Arlington, she turned to art

as a path of healing and self renewal, eventually shaping a practice centered on upcycled and

recycled paper.

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Her sculptural canvases explore themes of transformation, femininity, and interconnectedness.

Using folded strips of magazine paper, she creates vibrant compositions that honor the resilience

and unique stories of the women who have influenced her life. Her commitment to sustainability

reflects her belief in the human ability to regenerate and find beauty in renewal.

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Tschaner has exhibited her work in museums, galleries, and arts festivals across the United

States, including the Dallas African American Museum, the Houston Museum of Natural

Science, ArtsGoggle in Fort Worth, and Artscape Baltimore. She has received multiple

recognitions including the Gallery of Dreams Grant and winner of The Next Big Idea

entrepreneurial contest. Her work has been featured on Good Morning Texas, Fox 4 News, Very

Good Mondays, and NBC 5.