Object Subject Form
Simon Clowes
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About This Podcast
As exponential technologies continue to impact how we create, share, and interact, host Simon Clowes discusses with his guests what it takes to consistently perform, grow and adapt amidst the challenges and intricacies of living and operating as a creative.
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Simon is a creative director with over two decades of experience in film, animation, and visual effects. He is currently serving as Managing Creative Director at Apple.
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Connect with Simon:
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Recent Episodes
S3E4 Creative Identity Crisis: AI and the Future of Creative Value
“Value shifts from things that are in abundance to things that have more scarcity.” In this live Object Subject Form session, Simon Clowes is joined by PJ Richardson for a follow-up conversation to…
S3E3 Art Is Human. Art Is Imperfect.
“Art is human and therefore art is imperfect.” — Ilan Derech As creatives, our world keeps pushing toward perfection. Ilan Derech makes a case for the opposite. In this episode of Object Subject…
S3E2 The Money Layer of the Internet: Value, Culture & Conviction
“I spent years trained to look for what can go wrong. Crypto helped me imagine what could go right.”— Sergio Silva When the internet becomes a place you can own things, it changes how you see money,…
S3E1 Music Ownership on the Blockchain: Taking Back Control (Violetta Zironi)
“My music is my freedom. It’s my currency. It’s who I am.” — Violetta Zironi In the streaming era, the economics of music can feel impossible to reconcile with the dream artists are sold. Early…
S2E11 The Cost of Playing It Safe
“Stepping out of your old identity will feel scary. But choosing who you want to be is the bravest risk you can take.” — Marko Pfann Playing it safe can feel logical in an unpredictable market, but…
S2E10 Worldbuilding and the Athlete-Creator Economy
“Worldbuilding is how humans make sense of the world. It’s how we learn to play.” — Chris Eyerman Worldbuilding is how imagination permeates and becomes culture. It’s the practice of creating meaning…
S2E9 Your Creative Voice Is the Blueprint
“There’s a difference between being humble and minimizing yourself.” — Mahaneela A fulfilling career is built from who you are, not just what you make. In this episode of Object Subject Form,…
S2E8 Privacy, Pseudonymity, and a Freedom-Based Life
“Privacy is sovereignty. It’s about choosing what’s mine to share.” — Digitalgal In a hyper-public internet, visibility has become currency. We’re taught that more platforms, more posts, and more…
S2E7 Burnout & The Myth of Work-Life Balance
“You have the first right to be wrong.” — Chris Do As CEO and Executive Creative Director of Blind, Chris has contributed to the motion design industry through decades of award-winning inspiring…
S2E6 Creative Identity is a Process, Not a Prompt
“There was no perfect moment to be ready. I just had to try things and figure out who I was through doing.” — Gryun Kim What does it really take to build a creative voice when tools can imitate style…
S2E5 All In: Betting Everything on Bitcoin’s Future
Bitcoin has dominated headlines, sparked political debates, and divided opinions. Through all the noise, one fact remains: it’s been one of the best-performing asset classes of the past decade—but…
S2E4 Special Episode: Creative Leadership in a Changing World
As creative industries continue to evolve, the ways we approach leadership, identity, mentorship, and growth are being reexamined and reimagined. How do creative leaders adapt to an increasingly…
S2E3 URL to IRL: The Art of Creative Connection
What if the most meaningful creative work begins not with what we make, but with how we connect? In this episode of Object Subject Form, recorded live in Mérida, Yucatán, Simon sits down with Héctor…
S2E2 Bridging the Gap: CryptoPunks & the Convergence of Digital & Traditional Art
How can digital art cement its place in contemporary culture? Can NFTs and blockchain technology continue to bridge the gap between artists and major institutions? As dialogue around digital art…
S2E1 Hybrid Workflows: The Human–AI Creative Partnership
How do we ensure AI enhances creativity rather than diminishes it? Can designers integrate AI into their workflows without losing the essence of human-driven craft? As AI continues to reshape…
S1E10 Creative Partnerships: When Art, Love, and Business Collide
In 2005, Kyle and Kimber Cooper invited me to relocate from London to Los Angeles for my dream job at their company, Prologue. At the time, Prologue was in its infancy—a small but exceptionally…
S1E9 The Cost of Opportunity: Balancing Ambition and Family
"You have to have time for yourself—time for reflection, time for growth, both personally and spiritually…but for few years all of that went out the window; it was just work, building, career, and…
S1E8 User-Generated Content and the Future of Gaming
“Learn how to create a revenue avenue for yourself through solo entrepreneurship, using the tools and platforms that are around you that allow you to do things on your own without relying on an…
S1E7 The Web3 Creator Economy
“For me, ownership is not being canceled because of my subject material. It’s about me owning the interaction with those who have chosen to consume that content. We’ve made a conscious decision to do…
S1E6 Mentorship and the Art of Building Strategic Networks
“As a creative, you may be brilliant at music, art, or design, but don’t let yourself be taken advantage of by others who exploit that talent. Have great people in your circle of friends and among…
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Object Subject Form has published 26 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Arts, Business.
Object Subject Form is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 30m.
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