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.

Editor's Note

Dear readers of Arts Mag,

The fortitude of the Collingwood community has been evident throughout this term during both Modules 1 and 2. Many courses in the Art Department had to adapt to new restrictions and find creative ways to return to the in-class setting. 

Nevertheless, it has been inspiring and encouraging to see the perseverance and dedication to the arts during these times. As evidenced in this season, many artists have found new time to perfect their craft or explore new ones, whereas others have been looking forward to the days where they can return to their ‘normal’ performances. If you are looking for inspiration, search no longer — plenty of it can be found.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a warm drink as you read our new season — you won’t regret it.

Clara & Chloe

Meet the Team

​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, baker, painter, singer, art and antique collector and last but not least, Vizsla lover. 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 also 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.

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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 Twelve student, and it is her fifth year being a member of the Arts Mag team. This is her second year being co-editor, and her fifth year as a writer. An ardent lover of the arts herself, Chloe has always found learning more about other artists and their hidden talents inspiring. 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. This year she is also learning soprano saxophone in Jazz Band.

​Chloe Zhu — Artistic Director
Chloe is a grade 10 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 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

Erin Hu
Erin is a grade 12 student and a returning member of arts mag. She has a passion for creating art as well as learning about other people’s ideas behind their pieces. She is most creative in visual arts and likes to show her skills in art pieces given to others. In her free time, Erin spends time cooking, walking and listening to music. She looks forward to interviewing featured artists and conversing about art as well as ideas. ​

Amelia Parry
Grade 11 student, Amelia Parry, is a new addition to the Arts Mag team. She has a keen interest in reading, writing, public speaking, learning about science and participating in various athletics. Amelia is delighted to join Arts Mag to learn more about the artistic hobbies and talents lying beneath Collingwood’s community. ​

Maria Tretiakova
​Maria is a grade 11 student and it is her second year in 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.

Darcy Foote
Darcy Foote is a 10th-grade student entering her first year as a member of the Arts Mag. Originally raised in New York City, Darcy has been attending broadway performances, shows at the metropolitan opera house, and witnessing the New York City ballet, since she can remember. This has instilled in her a great appreciation for the arts which has lead her to join arts mag this year. Darcy loves to read, play volleyball, go for runs, and participate in service activities. She is very excited to be a part of Arts Mag this year and can’t wait to get started on showcasing all the talent that we have at Collingwood.

​Regan Tam
Regan Tam is a student in grade 10. An avid reader with a passion for imagining and creating, she loves to find the hidden stories of the world around her. She’s fond of all things performing arts, and hopes to further her knowledge in the visual arts through Arts Mag. In her spare time, Regan enjoys dancing, listening to music, and scribbling illegibly in her journals.

Caesar Seminerio Hey my name is Caesar, I'm in grade ten. I'm pretty much interested in all things creative, I think it's super cool how we have such different creative outlets in terms of art and taste. 

Evelyn Tu
Evelyn Tu is a grade 10 student who is new to Arts Mag this year. An artist herself, she enjoys singing and playing the flute. She looks forward to meeting the artists Collingwood has to offer and learning about their unique passions!

Abereena Xu
My name is Abereena Xu and I am a grade 8 student at Collingwood School. Some of my personal interests include reading, synchronized swimming, and creating art. I am excited to be joining Arts Mag and I look forwards to collaborating with team members and artists around the school.

Rebecca Sun
​Rebecca is a grade 9 student who loves to draw and read, her favorite genre is mystery and thriller. She had recently discovered a passion for writing and wishes to use Arts mag as an opportunity to learn. During her free time, Rebecca loves to listen to music and watch documentaries.​

Kaili Chiang
Kaili Chiang is currently a grade 12 student and is excited to return to 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.

Daisy Li
Daisy is a Grade 10 student and has been attending Collingwood School since Grade 3. She is new to Arts Mag this year and can’t wait to get started. In her free time, you can catch her practicing volleyball or reading a book. She is looking forward to promoting all the amazing talents at Collingwood!

​Emily Chen
Emily Chen is a grade 10 student, this is her second year in Arts Magazine. She loves visual arts, literature, film, and enjoys travelling to different countries around the world. She is excited to be a part of such an artistic community again and is excited to meet students chosen to be a part of Arts Mag this year.

Jerry Peng

An avid musician in both performing and composing, Jerry participates in both Sr. Jazz and Choir. His interests include the performing arts and those related to the computer sciences. He also enjoys a lot of literature and media, his favourite book being “Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.”

​Erica Cho
Erica Cho is a grade 9 student who loves to read, write and create art. She has old sketchbooks filled with drawings, paintings and doodles building up in a box under her desk and is planning to continue to fill that box. Erica also loves to keep her life active and enjoys dance, volleyball, taekwondo and more. She loves looking at and being inspired by other artists and their work as much as creating her own art. She is excited to feature the many artists of Collingwood School through Arts Mag.

Helen Li
Helen is in Grade 8, and this is her first year in Arts Mag. Her friends would describe her as a good listener, hard worker, and an easy-going person. She is very excited to start Arts Mag this year, and hopes she can contribute a lot!

Heidi Davey
Heidi Davey is a grade 10 student joining the Arts Mag team for her first year. She enjoys journaling, reading, participating in service activities, and playing volleyball with her friends. Heidi is very excited to write about the talented people in our community and share their stories.

Fraser Williams
​Hi! I'm Fraser Williams, I'm an energetic, enthusiastic, and musical guy! I have loved the arts ever since I got that violin into my hands when I was 4. I love plays, especially Shakespeare, as I am English and luckily my grandparents live in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Now I play the trumpet and I am in Junior Jazz Band, I  perform at Bard on the Beach for teens and draw whenever I can. Some people call me an old man for the music I like, such as jazz, the 1920s, 90's Rock, 80's Synth, and Classical. I am so eager to tell the stories of the artists in this magazine, and I hope you enjoy it!