Artist and Content Creator, or Artist vs. Content Creator? Pat Kay, E048

Pat Kay is a renowned photographer, content creator and now podcast host. So it seemed apt to hone in on the dissonance between art and content creation, and if indeed it's just an illusion.

Pat, with his wealth of experience across various creative domains, also talks frankly about the homogenization of 'art' in today's social media-driven culture. And together we discuss a label transformation from 'artist' to 'content creator' where we can be commercially savvy, without losing the soul of artistic integrity. It's a candid, but needed, look at the compromises needed to flourish in an era where digital presence is king.

We discuss many other topics as well, including the importance of digital assets, business-drivers in photography, the difference between good and great, and the future of photography in general. Pat also shares with me his transition to vlogging and podcasting, and how building a new community in Japan has sparked both personal growth and creative rejuvenation. We touch on the ethical quandaries of contributing to social media and consider our artistic responsibilities amidst the rising tide of AI in creative fields.

Find Pat's work on his platforms below:
Website: https://patkay.com/
Instagram: @pat_kay
YouTube: @patkay
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