Coromandel’s Collaborative Magazine

Category: Issue 2

# Nofilterneeded

Our world, where terms such as ‘Snapchat Dysmorphia’ coexist alongside plastic surgeons being in high demand to chisel away at our natural beauty in favour of mimicking the ‘Natural Beauty’ filter, seems just as unreal as the filters themselves. Accompanying the highly sought-after ‘Natural Beauty’ filter are other popular ones such as ‘Clear Skin’ and the subtly named ‘Pretty Face’ filter, amongst many others, which offer users an instantly made-up, blemish-free version of themselves to share with the world online.

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On Birds, Trees and Fish

The interconnectedness of nature and why a holistic approach to environmental conservation is necessary When humans arrived in Aotearoa, they found a fantastic ecosystem that had evolved over millions of

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Getting Your Message Across – Dave Burton

Ever find yourself in a situation where you know something needs to be said or done about a situation, but you’re not quite sure how to talk about it or engage others in helping to make some improvements? You might want them to understand your concerns and you’re wondering how to arrange your thoughts so that your listeners will get your message quickly and want to be part of working out a solution.

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Hannah Coleman-Smith – February Featured Artist

My name is Hannah Coleman-Smith. I have been creating since I was a little kid, and I have always been drawn to creating art depicting women, especially in nature. Art is important to me because it is one of the first forms of human expression and protestation. I make art because I want a person to feel at home in it and to feel seen. To be able to feel beautiful or to feel as though their cultural identity and hardships have been acknowledged.

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# Nofilterneeded

Our world, where terms such as ‘Snapchat Dysmorphia’ coexist alongside plastic surgeons being in high demand to chisel away at our natural beauty in favour of mimicking the ‘Natural Beauty’ filter, seems just as unreal as the filters themselves. Accompanying the highly sought-after ‘Natural Beauty’ filter are other popular ones such as ‘Clear Skin’ and the subtly named ‘Pretty Face’ filter, amongst many others, which offer users an instantly made-up, blemish-free version of themselves to share with the world online.

Read More »

Getting Your Message Across – Dave Burton

Ever find yourself in a situation where you know something needs to be said or done about a situation, but you’re not quite sure how to talk about it or engage others in helping to make some improvements? You might want them to understand your concerns and you’re wondering how to arrange your thoughts so that your listeners will get your message quickly and want to be part of working out a solution.

Read More »

Hannah Coleman-Smith – February Featured Artist

My name is Hannah Coleman-Smith. I have been creating since I was a little kid, and I have always been drawn to creating art depicting women, especially in nature. Art is important to me because it is one of the first forms of human expression and protestation. I make art because I want a person to feel at home in it and to feel seen. To be able to feel beautiful or to feel as though their cultural identity and hardships have been acknowledged.

Read More »

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