Olivia Wachowiak

Whoever saw me in action as Era’s Literature Editor this year will hopefully attest to how passionate I am about the journal. I also possess a good understanding of the magazine as a distinct art form, which, alongside my creativity balanced with diligence and an eye for detail—especially for the written word—makes me well-suited for the role. I constantly have my finger on the pulse of London’s prolific art scene, which is Era’s main focus. Therefore, I am motivated to maintain and inspire a proactive attitude in seeking opportunities for contributors, building on the positive relations with numerous cultural institutions, organisations, and publishers that I’ve established this year. I believe that a magazine’s ephemerality is offset by its stylistic consistency. Having worked closely with previous editors-in-chief, I have come to a good understanding of Era’s textual and visual style, which I aim to preserve as well as continue improving. Finally, I am aware that to Era members, it is not only a magazine, but also a platform for collaborating with like-minded individuals with a serious interest in and taste for the arts; there is no other such space at UCL. I’m therefore motivated to put my organisational skills to a good use to create opportunities for new connections to be made and for existing ones to continue to flourish. Long story short: I’m standing because I really care about Era. “Some people have the Bible, I have [Era]”…vote for me if you feel the same way x