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Clementine Journal Clementine is a collaborative storytelling platform whose mission is to kindle and nurture curiosity within the creative mind.

We explore and elevate the subtle and often elusive elements that hold significance in our lives and work.

Each month, we share contemplations inspired by our current prompt: Read “On the Ritual of Sequins” on Substack (link in...
19/01/2025

Each month, we share contemplations inspired by our current prompt: Read “On the Ritual of Sequins” on Substack (link in Bio).

“It made me realize how much I value setting markers for the year, creating days that feel distinct from the rest. New Year’s offers the perfect opportunity to be in the past and future at the same time. Without a pause, that unique moment can easily slip away. So, when I think about what I missed, I do not think about a countdown but simply about the act of marking a moment.”

Clementine is exploring the use, process, and meaning of Ritual in our daily lives. image by Ruth Hogben

Carmen Nabila-Badur shares her Ritual of Effort for Clementine Issue No. 02:“This is the soundtrack to me being fully wi...
17/01/2025

Carmen Nabila-Badur shares her Ritual of Effort for Clementine Issue No. 02:

“This is the soundtrack to me being fully with myself. Uninterrupted by thoughts of life and the business of a new day. I’m just here. When I stay inside on the couch, it never takes long for me to reach for my phone or feel pressure to do something. It’s harder to simply enjoy the not-doing.”

You can read the whole Ritual in our printed issue. Available for $6 on Instagram (click image).

Shannon Foster shares her Ritual of Slow Mornings for Clementine Issue No. 02:“My love of solitude is my superpower. I h...
13/01/2025

Shannon Foster shares her Ritual of Slow Mornings for Clementine Issue No. 02:

“My love of solitude is my superpower. I have a natural ability to organize and simplify life and surroundings to minimize stress. I know what is important and what is not. I know when to say no. I know when to work hard and when to take a break. I love and appreciate the simple things. These slow mornings are a ritual to reflect on these truths.”

You can read the whole Ritual in our printed issue. Available for $6 on Instagram (click image).

Soyoung Lee shares her Ritual of Fermentation for Clementine Issue No. 02:“Fermentation is deeply intertwined in tradit...
08/01/2025

Soyoung Lee shares her Ritual of Fermentation for Clementine Issue No. 02:

“Fermentation is deeply intertwined in tradition. In Korea, the concept of seed soy sauce holds historical significance. Originating from a head family’s recipe over a thousand years ago, this base was passed down through generations. Each year, new soy sauce was crafted by mixing fresh ingredients with the seed soy sauce. Through this continuous cycle of fermentation, we can still savor flavors rooted in ancient history. This practice of preserving Korea’s culinary heritage resonates deeply with me. It embodies the value of passing down intangible knowledge and tradition—an enduring connection between past and present.”

You can read the whole Ritual in our printed issue. Available for $6 on Instagram (click image).

Theodora Bocanegra Lang shares her Ritual of Walking for Clementine Issue No. 02:“Every day, I take a walk. I pioneer sp...
05/01/2025

Theodora Bocanegra Lang shares her Ritual of Walking for Clementine Issue No. 02:

“Every day, I take a walk. I pioneer specific routes, honing paths from my job to my parents’ house, from my old apartment to my favorite bahn mi shop, carefully selecting the prettiest blocks for maximum enjoyment. After walking the same route several times, it becomes mine. It feels pleasantly familiar for a while, but it inevitably grows boring. A few years ago, I had refined a perfect evening route around my neighborhood, Crown Heights. It was no longer exciting me; I knew I needed to innovate.”

She reflects on the work of Artists Yuji Agematsu and On Kawara and how their work inspired her practice of Ritual. You can read the whole Ritual in our printed issue. Available for $6 on Instagram. Or read her full essay on our substack. Link in Bio

Clementine talked to the Cuba-born artist Carlos Estévez about his creative journey and art-making as Ritual. You can re...
18/12/2024

Clementine talked to the Cuba-born artist Carlos Estévez about his creative journey and art-making as Ritual. You can read the excerpts from our conversation in our printed issue or on substack (link in Bio).
Ritual No. 05 - The Ritual of Art Making.

“Creating art illuminates existence; it reflects on our human conflicts and dilemmas or simply documents how we perceive life as individuals. The distinction lies in two kinds of navigation: my daily routine, where I am connected to specific times and social contexts, and the act of creation, which connects me to my inner world and the universe.” Thank you for the intro

Clementine talked to the Cuba-born artist Carlos Estévez about his creative journey and art-making as Ritual. You can re...
18/12/2024

Clementine talked to the Cuba-born artist Carlos Estévez about his creative journey and art-making as Ritual. You can read the excerpts from our conversation in our printed issue or on substack (link in Bio). Ritual No. 05 - The Ritual of Art Making.

"Creating art illuminates existence; it reflects on our human conflicts and dilemmas or simply documents how we perceive life as individuals. The distinction lies in two kinds of navigation: my daily routine, where I am connected to specific times and social contexts, and the act of creation, which connects me to my inner world and the universe"

Here it is Clementine Issue No2 is out now and available for purchase! Get your last minute stocking stuffer with some b...
15/12/2024

Here it is Clementine Issue No2 is out now and available for purchase! Get your last minute stocking stuffer with some beautiful personal stories.

Wakana Koike shares her Ritual of Form for our new off the press printed issue:“As the wheel spins, I dive into the rhyt...
13/12/2024

Wakana Koike shares her Ritual of Form for our new off the press printed issue:

“As the wheel spins, I dive into the rhythmic hum of its rotation, letting the sound draw me deeper into the moment. The scent of the studio surrounds me—the earthy smell of clay with hints of dust, blending into a single sensory experience that anchors me.”

You can read her whole experience in Clementine Issue No. 02 which will be available tomorrow!

Wakana Koike shares her Ritual of Form for our printed issue:“As the wheel spins, I dive into the rhythmic hum of its ro...
13/12/2024

Wakana Koike shares her Ritual of Form for our printed issue:

“As the wheel spins, I dive into the rhythmic hum of its rotation, letting the sound draw me deeper into the moment. The scent of the studio surrounds me—the earthy smell of clay with hints of dust, blending into a single sensory experience that anchors me.”

You can read her whole experience in issue No 02 which will be available tomorrow!

It’s a heartfelt and selfless concept—a warm, anonymous act of kindness. The idea is simple: you order and pay for two ...
11/12/2024

It’s a heartfelt and selfless concept—a warm, anonymous act of kindness. The idea is simple: you order and pay for two coffees but enjoy only one.

The second coffee is left as a gift for someone who cannot afford it. Later, if someone in need comes into the café and asks if there’s a “suspended coffee” available, they are served the prepaid drink, no questions asked.

We’re happy to share a sneak peek into some of the incredible submissions for Clementine Issue 02. Ritual 01 is a powerf...
10/12/2024

We’re happy to share a sneak peek into some of the incredible submissions for Clementine Issue 02. Ritual 01 is a powerful poem by Casper Orr titled “A Reverse-Bucket List (Now That I Want to Live). Orr offers a deeply personal reflection:

The title of this piece was inspired by my journey with my mental health struggle and, subsequently, reflects how far I’ve come. ‘a reverse-bucket list’ is a list of small and silly moments and actions that I feel make life worthwhile and meaningful. The concept of the ‘reverse-bucket list’ flips the idea of a set list of (typically) very big goals to complete before one dies by focusing on living in the present moment and living life to the fullest. By avoiding massive goals, I avoid the constant and lifelong yearning for these somewhat unrealistic goals. I don’t know if I have tomorrow. None of us do. We cannot live our lives expecting to have tomorrow when it isn’t promised. We have today and should live it how we desire, no matter how small and insignificant these desires may seem. I believe that this piece is both a lifelong ritual of meeting these silly goals, but I also see it as a ritual in my day-to-day life as a constant reminder to live life in the present moment.

07/12/2024

Clementine Conversation 05: Who is Clementine?

This is probably our favorite thing to discuss as we keep exploring this practice of curiosity and meaning-making. For us, Clementine represents an internal force of curiosity and wonder, encouraging a deeper inquiry to drive our day-to-day.

And yes, we talked about the fascination of how zippers work and the magic that happens when you focus on details.

Dear Reader:Clementine, the name, began as an alter ego. But in truth, Clementine, as she has emerged, isn’t a single p...
05/12/2024

Dear Reader:

Clementine, the name, began as an alter ego. But in truth, Clementine, as she has emerged, isn’t a single person—it’s a shared, ongoing conversation about what sparks our curiosity and fuels our creativity. It’s the voice within us that asks questions, explores ideas, and seeks inspiration.

Sure, we could say, “Clementine is a nom de plume,” or call it “a zine, a creative agency, an influencer, an educator, an improv troupe…” But that wouldn’t quite capture the essence of what we’re about.

Rather than defining Clementine as a single entity, we focus on the conversations themselves—the unscripted, unstructured exchanges that happen when there’s no brief, deadline, or client. Coming from arts and advertising backgrounds, we realized these so-called “non-productive” moments are often the most creatively enriching. So, we asked ourselves: how can we keep those conversations alive?

At its core, Clementine is an open platform for sharing and reflecting on collective stories through programming, publications, gatherings, workshops, and exhibitions. It’s an invitation to see the world differently, to question habits and assumptions, to talk it out with a friend, and to engage in meaningful dialogue.

For anyone seeking connection and hoping to make the world feel just a little more intimate, Clementine invites you to share your passions and inspire others. Let’s .

It’s happening! Clementine Issue No. 2 is headed to print today! I’m beyond excited to bring together a collection of el...
27/11/2024

It’s happening! Clementine Issue No. 2 is headed to print today! I’m beyond excited to bring together a collection of eleven deeply personal stories for the Rituals issue. It all started with an evening where we opened the conversation about the meaning of Ritual in our lives. Among fermented canapés and gallery walls, we asked people to share their own Rituals, like making matcha in the morning and lighting a candle at night. We did our best to define what Ritual means and ask questions like Who are Rituals for? What is the goal of Ritual?

We hope this issue will inspire and open many more conversations. Maybe instead of politics, you can discuss quotidien meaningful moments in your life this Thanksgiving.

Keep a look out here and look forward to submissions by:












I have been wondering if listening can be a ritual?
11/11/2024

I have been wondering if listening can be a ritual?

I imagine her processing the repetitive cycles of pain, loss, and the quest for dignity by embedding a moment in her dai...
04/11/2024

I imagine her processing the repetitive cycles of pain, loss, and the quest for dignity by embedding a moment in her daily life that relieves the pain of the collective human experience - her art-making. Creating something that she controls and finds empowering as the world at large has fallen into mayhem and beyond her control.

Clementine contemplates Ritual: How do you use Ritual to create meaning in your life? Can you turn a habit into a Ritual? What are we pursuing when we embark on a Ritual? With proposition 02, Clementine aims to explore the fantasy and reality of Ritual in our daily lives. How we use, and don’t use Ritual to create meaning for ourselves in big and small ways. These contemplations are part of our exploration.

Read on Substack.

Thank you for the lovely submissions in the last couple of days. For anyone else who would like to share their ritual, w...
28/10/2024

Thank you for the lovely submissions in the last couple of days. For anyone else who would like to share their ritual, we opened submissions to the end of THIS WEEK!

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This year has been a wonderful journey, fueled by curiosity: two printed issues (with one just released), an in-person event, and countless thought-provoking conversations that we’ve started recording. As we wrap up the year, we’d like to leave you with a question: What curiosities do you want to nurture in the year ahead? Is there a fire, a sense of wonder you’ve encountered this year that you’d like to carry forward? Instead of focusing on what needs to change, consider embracing what already exists and making a promise to hold on to it… Thank you to all our collaborators and support. @carrieingoglia @wakana_ceramics_us @thingsthattransform @_______bluecrush @carlosestevez_artist @realtheodora @dok_fermentary @stfoster4 @car_menabila @themfn @christianxtyler @mikayla_caitlin @monika_hoefler @occasionallyunplugged @ianlynam @stephen.cardone @yukikameguchi @melissa_landauer @yasuemaetake @sebastianmoock @jameshenderson27 @danieljgiordano @lydia___rodrigues @marcuscivinwriting @aarinpurple @sarahhadleystudio @naked___lunch @lucas_khm @elisabethsmolarz

Clementine Conversation 05: Who is Clementine? This is probably our favorite thing to discuss as we keep exploring this practice of curiosity and meaning-making. For us, Clementine represents an internal force of curiosity and wonder, encouraging a deeper inquiry to drive our day-to-day. And yes, we talked about the fascination of how zippers work and the magic that happens when you focus on details.

We are continuing the conversation: Prompt 02 - Ritual. We delve deeper into the nature of ritual, questioning whether it needs to be regimented and scheduled. Can Ritual be spontaneous? We talked about the balance between following established steps versus allowing Rituals to unfold naturally. I can take the actions, I can take the steps, I can create the environment, I can make the bubble, so to speak, but we don’t have conscious control over what’s going to happen once we create that space… … and that is the beauty of it. If we had all the questions, we would not have these continuous conversations. #clementinejournal #continuingtheconversation #ritual #journal #creativity #stories #prompt

We are continuing the conversation and taking it for a loop-the-loop : Rituals. What does it mean to you? #conversation #ritual #proposition02 #continuingtheconversation @clementine.journal #thingsthatmatter #conversation #journal #life #storytelling #curiousity #exploration

Clementine is the curiosity in all of us - we sit down weekly to keep the fire going and see where the conversations take us. Here we are sharing a bit about our idea of Eutopia and how it circles back to our first conversation about Paradise. Listen in, comment and drop us a note. And don’t forget to share your Eutopia #clementinejournal #eutopia #proposition01 @clementinejournal #futureperspectives #thingsthatmatter #thingsthattransform #platform #creativity #journal #life #positivity #moments #transformation #happiness #2024 #memory #future #objective #ideas #place #stories #conversations #eutopia

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