Future History

James Rush is an accomplished visual storyteller with a passion for photography and video. Having worked with elite athletes including Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant and Patty Mills as well as hip-hop artists including Mos Def, Nipsey Hussle and Wiz Khalifa, James is now moving into the next frontier of his career as a leader and educator. On this episode James shares with us how he creates incredible sto...

Liam Sardea is a philosopher of creativity and a PhD researcher at the University of Melbourne. His research addresses the problem of creativity and the protean powers of the imagination, and how it is an instrumental part of our experience of the everyday. On this episode, Liam explains to us what is phenomenology and sublime experiences and why they are critical to our creativity. We discuss how...

Justin Maller is a pioneer in the digital art world. Since founding seminal art collective Depthcore in 2002, he has created work for clients including Nike, Gatorade, The Grammys, Dolby, LG, Jordan and Under Armour. Building on this success, Justin’s groundbreaking year-long project 'Facets' forged an iconic brand cemented in his trademark geometric approach. This style has had a visible...

Chico is a multidisciplinary artist working in collage and graphic design. His work is inspired by decayed street posters, with a dose of punk and layered with aerosol paints. He has collaborated with various artists and international brands and has exhibited throughout galleries and murals across Australia. On this episode Chico shares with us how a life changing health scare shifted his outlook...

Emma is a graphic designer, illustrator and the founder of Tough Titties, a merch and apparel brand dedicated to supporting women's issues and raising funds for breast cancer research. On this episode Emma shares with us her creative journey and how taking care of her mental wellness led to her to begin a purpose driven brand. We discuss the importance of identifying fulfilment, how we seek it...

Frank is an Emmy Award nominated television producer best known for his work on Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (for which he received the nomination for “Outstanding Variety Special”), Hamish & Andy’s gap Year and more recently Deadloch, which is available now on Prime Video. On this episode Frank takes us behind the scenes of his time working on Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year, shares with us the Emmy e...

Isaiah Morris is a London based experiential artist. His work augments spacial reality and enhances music experiences with visual effects designed to alter perception and heighten the senses. On this episode, we discuss what is experiential art and its roll in our cultural development, its relationship with works from the renaissance and how Isaiah draws inspiration from his spirituality and injec...

Amy Duncan is an Adelaide based tattoo artist and illustrator renowned for her captivating style depicting botanical and natural history. Her use of colours and composition captures the timeless beauty of nature highlighted by the organic flow of the human form. On this episode, we discuss how tattoos have been embedded in our culture, how this has shaped the industry and what makes this art form...

Paul Bourke is the owner of Gertie Gallery in Fitzroy, Victoria, where he brings traditional artwork and modern technologies together. With a background in automotive and yacht design, Paul has applied his own philosophy with 3D printing methods and AI inspirations to create unique sculptural artworks. On this episode we discuss how technology can push the boundaries of human creativity, the role...

Alex Weybury is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Part blues, jazz, rock and pop, Alex took his sound to the finals on Australia’s The Voice 2020. On this episode we unpack the uniqueness of being a performing artist, his experience on The Voice during COVID and where he finds his joy in music. Follow Alex on Instagram: ⁠@alexweybury Listen to Alex on Spotify: Alex Weybury ---- Follo...

Peter Nghiem is a fashion designer and founder of Isadora Nim, a bespoke label specialising in made to measure suits for women. In this episode we explore the importance of bringing together purpose and passion, embracing the opportunities provided by immigrant parents and the influence of strong women on his journey. Follow Isadora Nim on Instagram: ⁠@isadora_nim Visit Isadora Nim’s website: isad...

Marcos Diaz is a designer, illustrator and artist. With an iconic style, he has collaborated with many beloved global brands and thrown up murals across some of our favourite venues. He’s currently the Creative Director at Good Ideas studio in Footscray, Victoria. On this episode, we cover where it all began, balancing life and work and the business or art. Follow Marcos on Instagram: @Digablegood...