written by Iqmal Handan / art by @artsyfifi it was the morning of a rainy day that made me take off every cloth covering my skin, i stripped myself nude, gently disconnecting the fabric touching my delicate complexion,unveiling the very scars and uneven skin tone that i have always been insecure of since i was alittle kid. i allowed these pair of eyes to look … Continue reading body and soul; the art of acceptance.
By Niamh Newman As someone who studied English Literature through the entirety of secondary school, I find it difficult to write without regularly reading! In my mind, the two are very much intertwined, with many of the most prominent authors of our time taking inspiration from books they have read in order to enhance their own work. Alex MichaelidesÔÇÖ psychological thriller The Silent Patient, my … Continue reading Being a Reader-Writer
Looking to expand your writing portfolio and gain hands on journalism experience? Below, our contributors explain what they have enjoyed about writing for Quench Magazine this year, and why you should get involved in Cardiff Student Media… JOSHUA ALLEN I first got involved with Cardiff Student Media during first year, having signed up to Quench at the fresherÔÇÖs fair. Within my first year I wrote … Continue reading Our contributors explain why you should get involved in Cardiff Student Media
Calling all creators: do you want an opportunity for your work to be in print!? Each year Quench publishes its annual arts supplement magazine; T┼À Celf, and we are now looking for submissions! We are after contributions from Cardiff University students (both undergrad and postgrad) in the form of photography, poetry, prose and artworks (both digital and traditional mediums). If chosen your contribution will be … Continue reading T┼À Celf 2016/17
Whether you’re considering starting up a place online to call yours or want some motivation to work on your incomplete blogging goals, these quick and effective steps will have you checking at least one of your new year’s resolution! 1. Find your niche What makes you different from the rest of the crowd? Channelling your otherwise weird passion online or having a distinctive structure, for … Continue reading How to: Blog
T┼À Celf 2016 is now online! Also included as a pull-out in issue 156 of Quench magazine,┬áT┼À Celf is Cardiff University’s annual arts publication and we are very excited to share this year’s issue with you all. In addition to some wonderful pieces of traditional art, photography, poetry and prose, we have decided to include film within the anthology this year; exhibiting the variety of … Continue reading T┼À Celf 2016
