SUKI — Kurashiki
Photo series for SUKI a project by Marui.
Photo series for SUKI a project by Marui.
SUKI is an ongoing curated platform exploring the people, landscapes, and evolving cultural traditions that shape communities across Japan. Launched in 2026, the project brings together filmmakers, writers, and artists to tell stories that move beyond surface narratives — focusing instead on the lived realities of places shaped by shifting values, climate change, and the pressures of over-tourism.
As Creative Director in the initial project phase, I developed the visual and narrative direction of the platform and created the first photographic series, shot primarily on film. The work reflects an interest in slower, more attentive forms of storytelling — observing the textures of daily life and the relationships between people, materials, and place.
The inaugural story takes place in Kurashiki, a historic merchant town with a deep legacy of craft and manufacturing. Through encounters with artisans and local curators, the series explores what it means to sustain tradition today — not as a fixed idea, but as something continuously shaped through care, labor, and community.
SUKI will continue to grow over the coming years as a platform for collaborative storytelling across Japan.
As Creative Director in the initial project phase, I developed the visual and narrative direction of the platform and created the first photographic series, shot primarily on film. The work reflects an interest in slower, more attentive forms of storytelling — observing the textures of daily life and the relationships between people, materials, and place.
The inaugural story takes place in Kurashiki, a historic merchant town with a deep legacy of craft and manufacturing. Through encounters with artisans and local curators, the series explores what it means to sustain tradition today — not as a fixed idea, but as something continuously shaped through care, labor, and community.
SUKI will continue to grow over the coming years as a platform for collaborative storytelling across Japan.
Photographs by Sybilla Patrizia
Text by Leiya Salis
Text by Leiya Salis