manifesto- Eliza Briggs

MANIFESTO

1. Don’t do nothing, that’s the worst thing you could do.

2. Exploration is a field for all careers and trades

3. REUSE. Anything can be something else.

4. Great minds have different thoughts.

5. It’s just a body. Talk about it.

6. Don’t assume. Assumptions lead to misunderstandings.

7. Call it what you want, it means something different to everyone else.

8. There can be no real collaboration with control.

9. Know what you love and use what you hate.

10. Not all thoughts are equal and bad ideas are good for you

11. Leave it be, or change it.

12. Concern yourself with everything.

13. If you're offended by it, explore it.

14. There’s a time and a place to be quiet. Art is not one of them.

15. Everyone has something to say if you listen long enough.

16. Don’t give in to doubt, but don’t ignore it either.

17. HEY! LET ME LAUGH! There’s nothing wrong with being silly.

18. Feed your body! That would be good. Always have snacks

19. Sleep is important… I suppose.

20. Overthink things.

21. Success is an obstacle, not a goal.

22. Nonsense has some sense, rummage through it.

23. Not everything has a reason, but you can make one up if you want. It makes life more exciting.

24. You haven’t met everybody; how can you know everything?

25. Look to the masters, look to the losers, they both had something to say.

26. Listen to your peers. Listen to your mentors. Keep in mind how little we all know.

27. Take the time to work alone. Insanity thrives off of individuality.

28. Being accommodating is not important, but it can be useful in the right context.

29. People are complex and confusing. One person, one puzzle, one lifetime. Try to solve it if 30. you want. Regardless, other people are more important.

31. Pay attention to the society you live in, your neighborhood and your home.

32. Be observant. Be truthful about what you see

33. when you know what it is, stand up for what you believe. 

34. There's nothing wrong with being quiet, but know that it's not useful to do so. 

35. Davy Crockett once declared "you may all go to hell and I will go to Texas". To which I add, "you may all go to hell and I will [make art]". Please let me be.