LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

CHLOE KARIS, ELLIE BARCLAY + SAYALI HARDE

Welcome to 2021 – the 77th year of Catalyst, and hopefully a new year with limited lockdowns.

The above group photo was the first meeting of minds for Catalyst’s 2021 Editorial committee, a milestone event for us editors to bring our ideas and experiences together, and to share them with each other for you. Please give a wave if you spot any of these smiling faces out in the wild.

We also wish to share a warm welcome to our new editor – Sayali, she is studying her Master of Communication Design, final semester. With a strong background in Design, Sayali is now exploring the rewarding task of editing. She works at a printing press currently and enjoys painting and making photo illustrations. She loves cooking in her free time and loves to experiment with food.

Did you know Catalyst Magazine started in RMIT’s chemistry school journal days in 1944?

For students, by students. We love curating all the student talent at RMIT ranging from photography, creative writing, news articles, fashion and much more, because like us, storytelling and sharing our experiences is at the core of student life.

We are currently living out what is going to be the most historic event for not only Australia, but the world. We are so glad to start off the year with INFINITE. An issue dedicated to the concept of Time – including cultural retrospectives, the healing act of journaling, how to accept the pressure of a ticking clock and new ways to spend our time.

We invite you to explore these student works as they tell us what INFINITE means to them.

If you would like to contribute, visit us, send an email or message on social media.

Office: Building 12, Level 3, Room 97 Email: catalyst@rmit.edu.au Instagram: @rmitcatalyst Website: www.rmitcatalyst.com

CHLOE (SHE/HER), ELLIE (SHE/HER) AND SAYALI (SHE/HER) — CATALYST EDITORS, 2021