Object Subject Form

Simon Clowes
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A series of conversations exploring the human side of creativity at the evolving intersection of art, technology and finance. 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. — 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. — Connect with Simon: https://zaap.bio/simonclowes

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    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 success can open doors, but it can also subtly close off parts of you. In 2013, singer-songwriter Violetta Zironi reached the final of X Factor Italy and stepped into the traditional music machine: visibility, expectations, and the pressure to become a version of yourself that is forced to perform inside someone else’s system. In this episode of Object Subject Form, singer-songwriter Violetta Zironi joins Simon Clowes to openly discuss the hidden cost of early “success” in the traditional music industry, and what it took to rebuild a sustainable career outside of the gatekeeper model. The conversation covers the economics of streaming, the emotional toll of chasing visibility, and the mindset shift that led her to explore music ownership on the blockchain.  They discuss what “community as infrastructure” looks like in practice, why ownership changes the emotional contract between artist and audience, and how blockchain technology can support a more direct, human model for music. For any creative navigating platforms, pressure, and the feeling that “success” is starting to misalign you, this conversation is a reminder: the goal is not to grow at any cost. It’s to build something you can grow without losing yourself. – Connect with Violetta on X:  https://x.com/violettazironi – Violetta’s Website:  https://www.violettazironi.com/ – Connect with Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonclowes/ – Object Subject Form on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/objectsubjectform

    1 ч. 51 мин.

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    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, culture, and your own agency. In this episode of Object Subject Form, Sergio Silva joins Simon to explore the move from legacy finance to digital ownership, and what changes mentally when money becomes native to the internet. Sergio started his career at Goldman Sachs in 2009, then spent seven years leading the Latam Equity Sales team at Barclays before moving into digital assets.  Today he’s the founder of The Meebit Company, a venture-backed team stewarding and developing the Meebits IP. He previously led Web3 business development at Fireblocks and is a founding member of NeonDAO, an investment fund focused on building the open metaverse. Sergio breaks down digital assets in plain language, and explains how ownership changes the dynamics of online community compared to the platforms we’ve lived on for the past decade. Together, they explore market psychology, the behavioral side of investing, and practical principles like “pay yourself first,” alongside why Bitcoin’s scarcity matters and what makes it a store of value. Meebits becomes the case study for what ownership looks like in culture, and Sergio shares how he’s thinking about identity, community, and long-term IP. If you’ve been curious but skeptical, this episode is a clean entry point. – Connect with Sergio on X:  https://x.com/sergitosergito – Discover Meebits https://meebits.com/ – Follow Meebits on X: https://x.com/MeebitsNFTs – Connect with Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonclowes/ – Connect with Object Subject Form LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectsubjectform/ – Object Subject Form website: https://objectsubjectform.com/ – Object Subject Form on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/objectsubjectform

    1 ч. 38 мин.

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    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 Form, the Mexico-born, Tokyo-based visual artist discusses how images, imperfection, and new technology influenced both his work and his life. With roots in motion design, 3D, and generative coding, Derech's practice has evolved into something best described as contemplative: cinematic images that distill fleeting human moments into stillness, atmosphere, and feeling.   Derech and Simon discuss his journey of artistic discovery through self-acceptance, attention, authorship, and the ways art can become a means of survival as much as expression. He reflects on the darkest moment of his life, the role images played in helping him see differently, and how a camera became a way of reconnecting with beauty, meaning, and possibility.  Derech speaks candidly about ADHD, autism, and why art resonates through human irregularity. Consistently in search for the honest image, his work invites us to slow down, asks more of our attention, and creates space for reflection. Deeply influenced by wabi-sabi, impermanence, silence, and ma — the space between — he talks about treating time like material, finding visual poetry in passing scenes, and making work that feels composed and accidental at once.   At the center of the episode is a simple idea: imperfection is not a flaw we should try to erase, but part of what makes art human. If you’ve ever wrestled with perfectionism, questioned what makes an image feel alive, or wondered what new technology is really changing in creative life, this episode is for you. – Connect with Derech on X:  https://x.com/IDerech – Connect with Derech on Instagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilanderech/ – Derech’s website: Website: https://www.derech.art/ – Connect with Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonclowes/ – Connect with Object Subject Form LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectsubjectform/ – Object Subject Form website: https://objectsubjectform.com/ – Object Subject Form on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/objectsubjectform

    2 ч. 18 мин.

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    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 Simon’s Safe Space LA talk, “Motion Designers Are Cooked.” The original talk opened up a discussion around the emotional reality of working in motion design and creative industries being reshaped in real time by AI, accelerated workflows, and shifting expectations. This conversation continues that thread. AI is often discussed as a tool for speed, efficiency, and output. But underneath the surface, the deeper question is much more personal: identity. What do motion designers, creative directors, animators, and designers hold onto when a job title no longer explains their value? Together, Simon and PJ explore where value migrates when more of the creative process becomes easier to produce, and why creative point of view is becoming more strategically important. As Simon puts it, this is a shift from building a body of work to building a body of thought. This is a conversation about AI and design, creative identity, studio culture, and how creative people can navigate uncertainty, protect their sense of self, build reputation, and stay adaptable without losing the deeper human qualities that make the work meaningful. –– Chapters 00:00:00 Cold Open: Are Creatives Losing Their Purpose? 00:00:49 Welcome Back to Safe Space 00:03:08 Career Uncertainty and Creative Identity 00:04:23 Titles, Identity, and Creative Advantage 00:09:57 Why Point of View Is Becoming More Strategic 00:14:23 Advice for Young Designers Entering the Industry 00:23:44 AI, Experimentation, and the Identity Crisis 00:31:59 Why AI Still Needs Strong Artists 00:35:18 From Body of Work to Body of Thought 00:41:19 Why Hard Creative Problems Still Matter 00:49:21 Remote Work, Community, and Creative Exchange 00:55:57 Relationships, Reputation, and Trust 01:17:32 Creative Culture, Critique, and Leadership 01:37:42 PJ on Identity, Purpose, and Leadership 01:46:14 Closing Thoughts –– Connect with PJ Richardson  PJ Richardson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-richardson-845599/  Laundry: https://www.laundry.studio/ Safe Space: https://www.safe-space-la.com/ –– Contact Simon / Object Subject Form Website: https://objectsubjectform.com/ Object Subject Form on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectsubjectform/ Object Subject Form on Instagram: https://instagram.com/objectsubjectform Simon’s LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simonclowes Simon’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/simon_clowes Simon’s X: https://x.com/simon_clowes –– About Object Subject Form Object Subject Form is a podcast and creative platform hosted by Simon Clowes, exploring the human side of creativity, identity, and emerging technologies through conversations with artists, designers, technologists, and cultural thinkers.

    1 ч. 48 мин.
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A series of conversations exploring the human side of creativity at the evolving intersection of art, technology and finance. 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. — 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. — Connect with Simon: https://zaap.bio/simonclowes

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