About Arts Mag
Since its inception seventeen years ago, Arts Mag has shone its spotlight on the artistic talents of the Collingwood School student body. We have celebrated art in a kaleidoscope of forms by showcasing the prowess of painters, drawers, dancers, orators, musicians, singers, actors, poets, writers, sculptors, photographers, designers, and more. From budding artists to seasoned veterans, the students and teachers who have graced the pages of Arts Mag have shared their inspiration, their philosophies, and their passions vis-à-vis life and the role of art.
We have even followed the creative path of some of these individuals beyond Collingwood; some alumni have continued to pursue their art as a pastime and others as a post-secondary career. Some have even experienced the transformative energy of art, and have discovered new or different means of artistic expression.
At every stage, Arts Mag has strove to delight the senses through the richness of colour, movement, texture and musicality that our artists have captured in their works. It is with admiration, joy and awe that the Arts Mag team thanks our contributors. In the same vein of artistic exploration and creative experimentation, we have decided to update the look of Arts Mag. We hope that you enjoy the new format.
We have even followed the creative path of some of these individuals beyond Collingwood; some alumni have continued to pursue their art as a pastime and others as a post-secondary career. Some have even experienced the transformative energy of art, and have discovered new or different means of artistic expression.
At every stage, Arts Mag has strove to delight the senses through the richness of colour, movement, texture and musicality that our artists have captured in their works. It is with admiration, joy and awe that the Arts Mag team thanks our contributors. In the same vein of artistic exploration and creative experimentation, we have decided to update the look of Arts Mag. We hope that you enjoy the new format.
Editor's Note
Through adversity, creativity and innovation can bloom. This term, the Collingwood Arts Magazine has been dedicated to shining a spotlight on the artwork that members of the community have created during this time. This season brings the first-ever Parent article, featuring students’ inspirations, as well as the Collingwood Coronavirus Creativity segment. This segment highlights the creativity of faculty and students alike as they continue celebrating and thriving in the Arts Strand. Students have learned ways to create art in new ways at home and teachers have learned new ways of sharing this art with the community.
In our first issue of the 2019/2020 year, we referenced the author Albert Camus - who wrote: “in the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invisible summer.” This excerpt illustrated the light issued from Collingwood’s artistic community despite the dismal weather. In the past months, winter - or the feelings of darkness and despair associated with it - seems to have seeped into summer. Returning to Albert Camus, we thus found his words to resonate even more powerfully. He writes; “in the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile… in the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.” Indeed, we are living in chaotic times. But equally, Collingwood has maintained order through it all; implementing a carefully constructed online schedule, and working under the tagline “in this together.”
This epoch has highlighted more than ever the indispensability of art. Across all classes, students have unearthed creative means of completing their assignments, whilst teachers feverishly innovate; crafting YouTube tutorials, tailored assignments, and other learning materials adapted to online learning. Collingwood School has wielded social isolation as a tool - chipping away at the ascribed loneliness to forge a sense of community, cemented by the emotions drawn out by crisis. Between online art shows, digitally recorded choir and band performances, photo challenges, and other creative feats; our community has rallied against the chaos. We hope that you enjoy this issue. That you may find a comfortable corner - preferably outside - to read and luxuriate in the quiet that has descended across the globe. That, despite the infestation of disappointment and hardship, you may find a smile within the creativity of your peers.
We hope you can enjoy this new season of Arts Mag, Summer 2020! Have a wonderful summer break.
Clara & Chloe
Meet the Team
Meet the dedicated team of directors and writers behind this issue of the Collingwood Arts Mag!
Meet the dedicated team of directors and writers behind this issue of the Collingwood Arts Mag!
Faculty Members
Mahasti Mofazali — Director
Mme Mahasti Mofazali is a French teacher, painter, singer, art and antique collector. She loves to travel to different places and immerse herself in the culture of the countries she visits. Mme Mofazali has a Masters degree in French Literature and loves teaching about Francophone cultures through literary works. She has been the director of Arts Mag since its inception. She organizes Cav Prom but Arts Mag is her favourite co-curricular activity because it gives her the chance to discover the hidden talents of the Collingwood community. |
Executive Members
Clara Chalmers — Co-Editor in Chief Clara Chalmers, grade eleven, joined Arts Mag keen to plunge into Collingwood’s cache of talented artists. Four years later and she has encountered a diversity of singers, painters, musicians, writers, bakers, and other creators. Clara relishes in the stories she first unearths and then weaves into an eternal format. This year, she is thrilled to return as both a writer and co-editor with Chloe Mee. When not writing, Clara doles out her time amongst walking, drinking tea, reading or else observing real-life phenomena. |
Chloe Mee — Co-Editor in Chief Chloe Mee is a grade eleven student, and it is her fourth year being a member of the Arts Mag team. This year she is delighted to be co-editor with Clara Chalmers, as well as continuing into her fourth year as a writer. An ardent lover of the arts herself, Chloe has always found learning more about other artists and their hidden talents intriguing. She can lose herself in the world of art whilst writing, reading a well-crafted piece of literature, singing and playing the clarinet in various ensembles. |
Chloe Zhu — Artistic Director Chloe is a grade 9 student who loves reading and has consequently realized a passion for writing. When it comes to the former, her favourite genre is classical French literature, whereas for the latter, she intends on engaging herself to the fullest this year (her first) in Arts Mag. When not reading, Chloe can be found daydreaming, listening to little-known music albums, and catching up with news from the 19th century. |
Members
Maryam Jafari-Amjad
Maryam Jafari-Amjad is a grade 12 student at Collingwood School. She is personally very passionate about art so has joined Arts Mag to help promote other keen artists and their work. Maryam has the heart of an artist and the mind of a writer, making a great artist interviewer. She is thrilled to now be a member of this organization and can’t wait to learn more about other artists’ perspective and to thrive as a journalist in this program. 
Selin Ozgur
Selin Ozgur is a grade 12 student at Collingwood School who is a returning member of Arts Mag. Ever since she was a young child, Selin has always had a deep love for the arts - specifically visual arts, and its means of expression. For this reason, she is very eager to showcase the various artistic talents that Collingwood has to offer. In her spare time, she enjoys sketching, reading, and hiking. 
Erin Hu
Erin is a grade 11 student who is new this year to Arts Mag. She enjoys art and music but spends a lot of time creating videos for the platform TikTok. She is looking forward to interviewing people and learning more about different types of art and writing articles. 
Isabel Drouin
Isabel Drouin is a grade 10 pupil that is a new affiliate in the Adverum team. She is taking on the role of journalist this year, along with helping with other film-based projects. Her passions are rooted in politics and creative writing and she enjoys a sound diplomatic quarrel if the time arises. She cannot wait to add to global issues and politics, creative writing, and opinion columns. She is very fond of a good cup of tea along with a pen and paper to allow her to create til the imagination tires and a book will satisfy her need. Isabel cannot wait to show her worth and contribute to the paper this year. 
Maria Tretiakova
Maria is a grade 10 student who is new to Arts Mag. She takes an active part in the aspect of the performing arts of the arts, through choir at school and rhythmic gymnastics and piano outside of school. She’s excited to join Arts Mag to share her interest in the arts and learn about other types of art like visual arts. 
Jasmine He
Hello! My name is Jasmine He and I am a grade 8 student at Collingwood School. I am passionate about reading, playing volleyball, playing the flute, and being a visual artist myself. I am so excited to collaborate with artists around the school and interview about activities they enjoy daily. I look forward to sharing their experiences with the audience this year! |
Helen Peng
Helen is a grade 12 student at Collingwood, and this is her third year in Arts Mag. Just as much as she loves to draw, she has a passion for promoting the arts to the Collingwood community. Her hobbies include drawing on her iPad, reading, and obsessing over musical tunes. 
Kaili Chiang
Kaili Chiang is currently a grade 11 student and is excited to be a part of the Arts Mag team this year. She can’t wait to learn more about Collingwood’s amazing artists and explore the arts within the school community. Kaili has enjoyed the visual and performing arts for as long as she can remember and she is especially passionate about painting, drawing and dancing. 
Patrizia Resetar-Sunjic
Patrizia is a grade 11 student who has a passion for animals and reading. She likes to take pictures, travel to new places and make cheesy jokes. 
Emily Chen
Emily Chen is a grade 9 student and is new to Arts Mag this year. She loves visual arts, literature, and enjoys travelling to different countries around the world. She is excited to be a part of arts magazine this upcoming year, as well as being able to meet new people. She likes to spend her time visiting art galleries and relaxing with a cup of coffee by the beach.
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