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Miss One Eighty is a calligraphy artist whose work uniquely blends black lettering calligraphy, street-inspired art, and a deep exploration of mental health awareness. Having developed her style as a way to combat depression, she now shares her passion and inspires others through workshops and is currently preparing her first solo exhibition. On this episode we discuss the power of self-talk and how she utilises it in her art, mindful practices to help with depression what is it to be delusionally confident, why it’s necessary for creatives and so much more. Follow Miss One Eighty on Instagram: @‌oneeightycollective Visit Miss One Eighty's website: oneeightycollective.com.au ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

Nathan Nankervis is an artist renown for his vibrant and playful illustrations. Having collaborated with the likes of Nike, Cartier, Twitter, Reebok, Heineken, Red Bull, Swatch, BONDs he has brought his work to life through apparel and sculptures creating a world unto its own. On this episode Nathan shares with us the moment he got his “big break” and the lessons he learned from that experience, why it’s more important to focus on personal development than the craft, how to embrace challenges to improve your artistry and so much more. Follow Nathan on Instagram: @‌nathan.nankervis Visit Nathan's website: nathanandfriends.net ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 stories through film, how taking risks has shaped his career, why personal branding is so important, how he is influencing the photography community in Australia and so much more. Follow James on Instagram: @‌itsjamesrush Visit James’s website: itsjamesrush.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 peeling back the layers of logic and rationality allows us to better experience the world around us, how our sense of smell is so powerful in eliciting emotion and so much more. Follow Liam on Instagram: @‌liamsardea Visit Liam’s website: liamsardea.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 and lasting influence on visual art practice around the world. On this episode, Justin shares with us how his passion in digital art and its community formed the foundation of the subculture, the impact his Facets series had on the digital art landscape, how digital art is carving its own space in the world of fine art and so much more. Follow Justin on Instagram: @‌justinmaller Visit Justin’s website: justinmaller.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 on life, his life journey in finding his creative passion and the importance of achieving fulfilment through his art. Follow Chico on Instagram: @‌chico.wun Visit Chico’s website: chico-one.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 and much more. Follow Emma on Instagram: @‌emmahandsdesign Visit Emma's website: emmahands.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 experience and how it shaped his life in ways he wasn’t expecting. We also dive into the changing landscape of television and media consumption and what this means for producers. Connect with Frank on Linkedin: Frank Bruzzese Follow Frank on Instagram: @‌_thebruz ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 injects it into his work. Follow Isaiah on Instagram: @‌isaiah_morris_ Visit Isaiah’s website: isaiahmorris.co ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 so unique. Follow Amy on Instagram: ⁠@‌amyclaireduncan Visit Amy’s website: amycduncan.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 of AI in the art landscape and philosophical considerations we must question with its growth. Follow Gertie Gallery on Instagram: ⁠@gertiegallery ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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 ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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: isadoranim.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

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: @Digablegoods Follow Good Ideas on Instagram: @by.goodideas ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Join me, Wayne Lim, as we take an exploration into creativity, culture, philosophy and technology through conversations with artists, designers, photographers, musicians, writers, fashion designers, filmmakers, technologists, thinkers, doers and more.