Showcasing emerging artists—today, my guest is Leia Tyebjee, co-founder of Pylot Studios, an interdisciplinary creative platform dedicated to artistic design, curation, and community engagement. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of creating spaces for artists, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and how Pylot Studios is redefining art curation. Leia also shares her thoughts on AI in art, mistakes emerging artists make, the importance of community, and why she still chooses to work with film photography in the digital age. And finally, we talk bananas, interesting first impressions of New York, travel photography tips, and much more!
In this episode we talk about:
- The Birth of Pylot Studios – From a coffee-fueled idea in 2019 to a thriving creative platform
- The Problem They’re Solving – Helping artists find space and opportunities to showcase their work
- The Hardest Part of Curation – Reaching out, building trust, and bringing themes to life
- Leia’s Background – From Mumbai to New York, studying photography, and her artistic influences
- Why She Still Shoots on Film – The tactile, immersive experience of analog photography
- Photography Trips & Creative Rituals – Habits that fuel her artistic process
- Mistakes Emerging Artists Make – And how to navigate the art world more effectively
- Art & Technology – Thoughts on AI’s impact on creativity
- Breaking Barriers – Navigating a male-dominated industry and standing up for yourself
- The $6.2M Banana?! – The wild side of the contemporary art world
- Building Community – How to start from scratch, make connections, and find your creative tribe
and much more
Links
Pylot Studios Instagram - @pylotstudios
Leia Tyebjee Instagram - @leiatyebjee
Yitzhak Franco Instagram - @__ytzk__
Hosted And Produced by Neil Patel
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