About
Wozer is a Poneke based skateboarding collective who promote diversity and manaakitanga within the skateboarding and youth scene. Wozer emerged from a friend group connected through skateboarding. Despite originating from contrasting backgrounds, the shared experience of queer, female and ethnic underrepresentation in the skate scene bonded the friends of Wozer. Enabling a collective that explores skate culture through art and creativity.
Wozer highlights the Queer and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) youth experience on an international level. Platforming stories and experiences from Europe, China, Australia and Aotearoa. As Wozer begins to travel, skateboarding remains a universal tool used by Wozer to generate global friendships. Connecting with like-minded collectives and individuals committed to celebrating diversity and individuality. As the collective evolves internationally the friend group continues to expand. Enabling Wozer to remain a platform created by friends, for friends, that share and exchange their passions, ambitions, stories and projects.
Originating as a Magazine;
The first issue of Wozer was an introduction to the current members (interviews), articles, opinion pieces, art, music and photography.
The second issue was a big step forward. It included pieces from Aotearoa, China and Australia. Holding a wider range of content around skating subcultures surfing, art, music, important opinion pieces, poetry, photography and more.
The third issue has been perceived as “more of an art book” than a magazine, thanks to its high-quality design. With two years between our second and third issues, we’ve grown a lot—and we’re thrilled with the response to this release!
wozerskate@gmail.com