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
Arts Mag 2021-22 : Winter Issue
Editor’s Note
With traditional school life in the process of recovery after a long pandemic struggle, the 2021-22 winter issue of Arts Mag features a small collection of polished, quality articles by a batch of young writers. Arts Mag saw an influx of fresh faces this year, many of whom have produced some lovely pieces of writing for this season’s publication.
A whole new lineup of co directors and co editors are taking the reins this year - Amelia Parry, Larina Ling, Regan Tam, Evelyn Tu, Heidi Davey, and Emily Chen are honoured and thrilled to see what the year will bring. Taking over the position of artistic director is Marco Montalbano.
As the holiday season approaches ever so quickly, enjoy reading about the creative exploits of Collingwood’s artistic community as you relax into the winter holidays.
Editor’s Note
With traditional school life in the process of recovery after a long pandemic struggle, the 2021-22 winter issue of Arts Mag features a small collection of polished, quality articles by a batch of young writers. Arts Mag saw an influx of fresh faces this year, many of whom have produced some lovely pieces of writing for this season’s publication.
A whole new lineup of co directors and co editors are taking the reins this year - Amelia Parry, Larina Ling, Regan Tam, Evelyn Tu, Heidi Davey, and Emily Chen are honoured and thrilled to see what the year will bring. Taking over the position of artistic director is Marco Montalbano.
As the holiday season approaches ever so quickly, enjoy reading about the creative exploits of Collingwood’s artistic community as you relax into the winter holidays.
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, 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.
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.
Executive Members
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Marco Montalbano - Artistic Director
Marco Montalbano is a grade 9 student who enjoys sciences, math and of course the arts magazine. This is his first year as artistic director and already has some major changes planned. I his free time he enjoys making changes to the website, building new things and projects as well as reading the articles and learning about the amazing things that Collingwood students are doing on a day to day basis. Regan Tam - Editor
Regan Tam is returning to the stage (or, perhaps, the page), now as a fully fledged eleventh grader! Her grade ten experiences have taught her valuable skills in communication, writing, and cooperation, and she’s now ready to put these skills to the test as an editor and co-director of Arts Mag 21.22. In her spare time, Regan enjoys reading (fiction, mostly), listening to music, and studying the art of language. She firmly believes that having art in one’s life is necessary- whether it be creating it, or simply appreciating it. Regan greatly respects and appreciates the abundance of artistic opportunities available to the Collingwood community, and looks forward to showcasing artists- both new and old- and their talents this year. |
Heidi Davey - Editor
Heidi is a grade 11 student who is overjoyed to be returning to Collingwood Arts Mag this year as an editor. When she isn’t curled up with her cat and indulged in a good book, she enjoys spending time outdoors, journaling, and listening to podcasts. Heidi believes that words hold great power and she is super excited to write about the talented artists in our community and share their stories! Evelyn Tu - Editor
Evelyn Tu, grade 11, joined Arts Mag to simultaneously pursue her passions of art and literature. Having extensively explored the artistic opportunities offered at Collingwood, she takes pleasure in spotlighting its programs and budding artists. In her spare time, she enjoys drifting off into her daydreams and eating peanut butter. Evelyn is thrilled to return to the club as co-editor with a driven team by her side. She looks forward to uncovering the talent that the 2021-2022 school year holds. |
Members
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Yuki Fu
Yuki is a grade 11 student that just joined Arts Mag this year. Interested in art herself, she is always curious about the meanings of paintings, photography and the lyrics to her favorite songs. In her free time, Yuki enjoys chatting with her friends, playing soccer and attempting different sports like surfing or skiing. She looks forward to interviewing artists about their passions and ideas. . Luca Fukuyo
Luca Fukuyo is a grade 11 student entering her first year in Arts Mag. She is very passionate about expressing herself through art such as choir, playing different instruments and listening, as well as writing music. She is also an active member in all four strands and also has a love for sports, as well as leading and running her own service initiatives. She has a great appreciation for literature and is excited to meet and showcase different artists in Arts Mag for 2021-2022. Eliza qui
Eliza is a grade 9 student and this is her first year as a member of the Arts Mag. During quarantine, she had filled up her “notes” with doodles and sketches and reawakened the artist dreams she had when she was 8. Eliza also has a passion for writing poems and short stories, so she joined the Arts Mag to connect with and learn more about other artists while also practicing her own writing skills. Rebecca Sun
Rebecca is currently a 10th grade student who’s been with Collingwood since grade 4. This is her second year as a writer for the Arts Mag. Rebecca has recently developed a passion for architecture, she loves to draw and listen to music during her free time. Pearl Tong
Pearl Tong is a grade 9 student who is joining Arts Mag for the first time this year. She is passionate about both performing and visual arts, as she enjoys playing the piano and creating art. Pearl is looking forward to collaborating with various artists during her time working with Arts Mag, and is excited to share their stories. SanSan Song
SanSan is a student in grade nine at Collingwood school. She enjoys reading and writing and joined the Arts Mag Club because of her affinity for words. She loves Harry Potter, but not the author, and hopes to receive her Hogwarts letter soon. Her owl must have gotten lost. SanSan also hopes to be claimed by her greek god or goddess parent soon, but their negligence so far has caused her to not attend Camp Halfblood yet. Amy Li
Amy Li is currently a grade 10 student entering her first year as a member of Arts Mag. Ever since she could remember, she loved art, especially painting. She is amazed by the possibilities art can create and its unusual moments of an escape from reality. You can always find her reading or drawing in her favourite sketchbook during her free time, if not playing volleyball or attempting to bake. Amy is so excited to be able to share the stories of Collingwood’s talents and unique artists. Ella van der Werff
Ella van der Werff is a new grade 10 student who is a new member of the Arts Mag team. She loves to draw and has been drawing as a hobby for the past few years. She’s also an avid consumer of other arts including music, film, and visual arts. She also loves to read and plays some tennis in her free time. Grace Yao
Grace Yao is in Grade 9 and some of her favorite things to do are reading, needle felting, and spending time with her friends. For sports, she enjoys volleyball, swimming and golf -- though now, she has put all her efforts into golf and is at the provincial level. She’s decided to join Arts Mag to learn more about the diversity and opportunities that art holds, and to improve her writing skills! Erica Cho
Erica Cho is a Grade 10 student who has loved creating art and writing since she was a young child. She has been a writer for Arts Mag since grade 8 and is excited to write many articles that showcase the fascinating artists Collingwood School has. Her former passion with realism drawings helped improve her artistic skills and eye and now she is looking to find her own art style. Art will always be in her life no matter what. It’s also something she loves to talk about with others and admire which she hopes she can do through Arts Mag. Liam Aldous
Liam Aldous is a Grade 9 student, who loves reading and making art. He is particularly fascinated by the world of music, and plays Guitar, Bass, Piano, and Drums. He also writes, records, and produces his own music. His relaxing lofi hiphop music can be found on both Bandcamp and Soundcloud under the moniker liamsjams, under which he has released 2 albums thus far. Liam is very excited to be a part of the Collingwood Arts Mag this year! |
Daisy Li
Daisy is a Grade 11 student and has been attending Collingwood School since Grade 3. She is in her second year of Arts Mag this year and can’t wait to get started. In her free time, you’ll see her yelling at house games or playing basketball and volleyball. She is very excited to get to know and promote all the amazing talent at Collingwood. Maria Tretiakova
Maria is a grade 12 student and this is her third year in Arts Mag. She takes an active part in the performing arts, through the Senior Chamber choir at school, and rhythmic gymnastics and piano outside of school. She also enjoys writing for Adverum. This year, Maria is excited to learn more about the various artists and art forms in the Collingwood community. Denise Zhang
Denise Zhang is a student in grade 11 and has been attending Collingwood since grade 7. She has a love for music and playing instruments, and enjoys spending time with her sister in her free time. Denise is new to Arts Mag this year, and can’t wait to showcase the talent at Collingwood through Arts Mag! 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! Abereena Xu
Abereena Xu is a grade 8 student joining the Collingwood School Arts Mag Team for her second year. Her personal interests include reading, synchronized swimming, and creating art. She is excited to be joining Arts Mag and looks forward to collaborating with team members and artists around the school. Ava Danaei
Ava Danaei is a Collingwood School grade 10 student who has decided to join Arts in the hopes of experiencing something new and exciting. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and drawing to expand her creativity. Nonetheless, she is always looking for opportunities to express her interests through clubs and extracurricular activities. As a result, she is delighted to have been given the chance to join Arts Mags and meet new people who may share similar interests. Jungyoon Park
Jungyoon Park is a grade 9 student and this is her first year in Arts Mag! She loves drawing and golf. Her friends would describe her as artistic, funny and kind. She joined Arts Mag in hopes of learning about many different types of artists! She looks forward to working with everyone in Arts Mag! Kevin Hu
Kevin Hu is currently a Collingwood student in grade 9, who has joined Collingwood since grade 3. He has taken a considerable interest in many STEM subjects, such as mathematics, robotics and programming. It is his first year joining Arts Mag, as Covid-19 has prevented him from joining in grade 8. He has also taken an interest in writing as well, about things he’s interested in, such as many STEM subjects. He looks forward to working with many of his peers in Arts Magazine in his grade 9 school year. Farrah Thompson
Farrah Thompson is a grade 9 student that loves any type of art form, she loves being outside and collaborating with others about shared interests. Some of her personal interests are singing, visual arts, sports and k-pop. Farrah is excited to work with others and join the Arts Mag team while learning more about the hidden talents and hobbies that students in the Collingwood community may possess. Jasmine He
Jasmine He is in grade 10 who enjoys photographing people, reading a wide variety of genres, and listening to classical music. Studying at Collingwood since grade 4, Jasmine has been involved in the arts strand as both a flutist and a visual artist. Jasmine is curious to learn about more talented students at Morven through Arts Mag. Angela Guan
Angela Guan is a grade 11 student who is entering her first year in Arts Mag. Having lived in many cities throughout her life, she has experienced her fair-share of museums which has prompted her interest in the arts field. She’s the most passionate in visual arts and performing arts, where she hopes to showcase her interpretation of the world around her. She can’t wait to learn about all the talents here at Collingwood! Claire Double
Claire Double is a creative, adventurous and outgoing student and a new addition to the Art’s Mag team. When she is not hiking up a mountain, scoring the winning goal in a soccer game, or skiing down a mountain, she enjoys interacting with the community. She joined arts mag this year in order to take part in the Collingwood community and learn more about the great and hidden artists around the campus. She is so excited to finally be a part of the arts mag team and is inspired for the articles she will be writing this year. |