The Suki Manifesto
Hello! I’m Suki, the mind behind The Suki Project, and I’m writing this manifesto to present to you our declaration of intent, rebellion, and hope.
As an artist myself, I can relate to the struggles most creative minds go through — the overwhelming pressure to either “sell out” or become an outcast, the dread of not having a bright, sustainable future ahead, the oppressive and narrow definition of success we’ve been taught to worship in school, or the overwhelming resistance that builds when your desire to create collides with a system that treats art like a product on a shelf.
Like you, I have a burning desire inside my chest to create — the kind that doesn’t go out as much as you try. But I’ve been resisting it, not out of laziness or fear, but out of protest, as my own personal way to not to participate in the consumerist marketplace the world of art has become, a world that chews up inspiration and spits out content. It is certainly a shame. Resisting that impulse can be its own kind of surrender. I don’t want to do that anymore. I don’t want to resist it. So I won’t, and I urge you not to as well. Together, through this magazine, we can build a healthy space for creatives to grow freely and organically — without shame, without apology, and without pressure.
With this project, we’ll tear down toxic productivity myths, open doors to creative freedom, and nurture the healing of your inner artist — all by immersing ourselves in what we love most: art and culture in every form.
Improving yourself doesn’t mean changing who you are — it means becoming more of who you can be. This project isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about authenticity. It’s about nurturing the version of you that has always wanted to speak, draw, film, write, sculpt — whatever form your truth takes. Self-improvement, in our context, means finding clarity, not conformity. And for that, some things need to go. We’re told productivity, discipline, and consistency are virtues — but too often, they’re just polite words for self-exploitation. These concepts aren't inherently evil, but in their current form, they are poison to the creative spirit. We aim to transform them — not discard them, but reclaim them with mindfulness and intention.
There are many harmful stereotypes surrounding creativity — the “mad genius” trope being one of them. It’s not only outdated — it's dangerous. It romanticizes pain and neglects the fact that real creativity flourishes in safety, curiosity, and joy. You don’t need to be broken to be brilliant. You don’t need to suffer to make great art. Not all artists turn out to be broke losers, and not all creatives need to have poor mental health. You won’t “lose your spark” by taking care of yourself. That matters to us too.
Our goal isn’t to just help artists, but everyone with the ambition to create something of their own, even if you work as a teacher or in an office, anybody can participate. We, however, are also interested in offering practical solutions for those of you who dream of going professional — taking your art to the next level and learning how to earn your living from it without losing yourself in the capitalist chaos of regular marketplaces and busy schedules. We’ll provide you with resources, insights, advice and visibility for you and your project, whatever it is.
This project would not exist without the help of other collaborating artists, writers, compositors, etc. Because of that, I urge you: let your creativity flow with the help of these pages, get the engines in your head rolling with the thoughts we’re going to present to you through our words and, please, don’t be afraid to participate. We are delighted to count on you as part of the team. We’re not building a product, we’re building a community, a hub for restless people like ourselves who need an outlet for their burning desires too. Thank you so much for your support.