Future History

Saraid Taylor is an author, screenwriter and an AFLW footballer with the Melbourne Demons. With an eclectic background in both creative writing and professional sports, having also previously played in the WNBL, her work draws inspiration from their parallels: as vehicles for growth, change, as a way to understand the world and share meaning while cultivating connections.

On this episode Saraid shares with us why she writes and the importance of sharing her it with an audience, the challenges of cultivating a public profile that accurately represents her individuality, the rise of women’s sport and the importance of it in society and so much more.

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Kevin “Ohnoes” Gold is a painter and muralist. With his work having a focus on basketball, Ohnoes has collaborated with some of the sport’s biggest brands including the NBA, Nike, Under Armour and Footlocker as well as athletes including Shaq, Dirk Nowitzki and Damian Lillard.

On this episode, Ohnoes shares with his his journey, how to find your your uniqueness, the thriving state of Australian basketball, the cultural impact it has on creativity and so much more.

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Wanissa Somsuphangsri began her creative journey as a graphic designer then established herself as a calligraphy and script lettering artist with her work being featured in Frankie Magazine, Fashion Journal and Goodtype. Despite her early success, Wanissa pursued her passion for tattoos and has taken the leap and transforming herself from a designer to an artist.

On this episode, Wanissa shares with us how she overcame her fear to pursue her dream, the importance finding fulfilment in her career, why her cultural heritage is pivotal to her decision making, the difference between the designer and artist mindset and so much more.

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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.

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Visit Miss One Eighty's website: oneeightycollective.com.au

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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.

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Visit Nathan's website: nathanandfriends.net

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Visit Chico’s website: chico-one.com

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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.

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Visit Emma's website: emmahands.com

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