Demure is a Naarm-based publication that encourages the discovery and appreciation of emerging femme, queer and gender-non-conforming (GNC) creatives.

Our purpose is to subvert the definition of the word through experimental and engaging explorations ebing actioned by young people.

We are an accessible medium which strives to continuously publish a huge variety of different forms of artistic expression by young creatives who may or may not have their own platform or shared their work publicly before.

Having one’s work published is not only a confirmation of skill, but increases an individual’s self-confidence and make connections to other like-minded people not so far away.

We are always learning and growing. As a new publication born out of friendship and passion as opposed to experience, we will constantly be working to improve our practices and make Demure as safe and inclusive as possible.

de-mure

adjective

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).

"a demure young lady"

We aim to counter:

  • the digital-age culture of isolation

  • the cultural phenomenon of tall poppy syndrome

  • unethical over-production

Our Team

Demure is completely self-funded and volunteer-based. Members change and evolve on a regular basis.

Editor: Lucia Droga (she/her)

Writing: Miah Argent (she/her), Sarah Walliss (she/her), Gemma Hassall (they/she), Edie Hopgood (she/her), Juliette Salom (she/her), Georgia Casey (she/her), Lillian O’Neill (she/her), Aideen Gallagher (she/her), Ella Bryson (she/her), Joella Marcus (she/her), Cait Cefai (she/her), Ella Bryson (sheher)

Senior Designers: Edie Hopgood (she/her), Claudia Thwaites (she/her)

Print Design: Umi Otto (she/her), Aiko Jasmine (she/her), Ruby McCann (she/her)

Content and Links

The content we posts, edit or publish is not our own, and we do not claim to align with any given perspective or comment on the experiences of others. Demure is merely a platform for individuals to express themselves, without the interjection of our editors. Demure will remove contents which are unlawful or offend our community when it becomes known to us.

Our magazine contains links to external websites and third parties whose contents we have no influence.  While all care and due diligence was taken linked sites were checked for possible legal offences.  When informed of unlawfulness, we will immediately remove such links.

Terms

Demure reserves the right at any time and without notice, to alter, remove or add to this website, including these terms and conditions of use.

Customers must provide their real name, phone number, e-mail address and other requested information. When providing payment details, customers must warrant that the payment details provided are theirs and are both valid and correct. Purchases made are for personal use only and must not be resold or used for commercial benefit.

Security 

Demure is a registered verified site and ensures that your information is kept private. To make your shopping experience safe and secure, Demure uses GeoTrust Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. When SSL is enabled you will see a little padlock at the top of the browser and/or the webpage address begins with https. 

Copyright

The submitter still holds copyright of all their images, data and text used in our articles. However, third-party readers may not, in any form or by any means: a) adapt, reproduce, store, distribute, transmit, print, display, perform, publish or create derivative works from any part of this website; or b) commercialise any information, products or services obtained from any part of this website, without the written permission from the creative or Demure.