Future History

Wayne Lim
Future History

The podcast for creative thinkers and doers. 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.

  1. #42 - Nate Hill - Discover Your Artistic Identity

    4 MAR

    #42 - Nate Hill - Discover Your Artistic Identity

    Nate Hill is a photographer and digital artist known for his atmospheric and emotive compositions. As a formidable artist in the alternative/rock/metal circuit, he has photographed and created timeless artwork for some of the world’s most prolific bands including Tool, KoRn, Green Day and Parkway Drive. Nate’s first book ‘Read Between the Lines’ is available from the 14th March. On this episode, Nate shares how his relentless commitment to daily practice has helped him refine his artistic identity, why persistence is the key to creative growth, the challenges of staying authentic while navigating social media’s expectations, how experimenting outside your comfort zone leads to breakthroughs. We discusses the intersection of music and visual storytelling, the value of physical art in a digital world, NFTs vs tactile art, why experimentation is the most powerful tool for artistic evolution and so much more. - 00:00 Intro 01:04 Why daily creative practice matters 09:45 Finding a unique creative style 14:30 Wha is ‘Anemoia’ and how does artwork create this? 23:55 Social media vs creative freedom 29:30 How nostalgia influences creativity 32:10 Resurgence of 90s music 46:42 How NFTs Are Changing Music & Art 55:40 Why physical art still holds value 1:03:08 Overcoming creative blocks & self-doubt 1:10:55 To be professional artist is a test of attrition and persistence 1:19:17 Final thoughts & advice for artists - Follow Nate on Instagram: @natehill ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: !futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: !wayofwayne

    1h 36m
  2. #41 - Elise Marcianti - Dare to be Curious

    25 FEB

    #41 - Elise Marcianti - Dare to be Curious

    Elise Marcianti is a visual artist, podcaster, and ultra-adventurer whose journey has been shaped by curiosity, resilience and the pursuit of awe. Having overcome an eating disorder, she has developed a deep understanding of fear, endurance, and self-discovery, using both art and adventure as tools for healing and exploration. On this episode, Elise shares how recovering from an eating disorder reshaped her mindset, how she reframes fear as a tool for growth, why curiosity fuels both her art and adventures, how she builds a healthy relationship with uncertainty, why visualisation is one of the most powerful mental training techniques, the challenges of defining success on your own terms, how adventure has transformed her creative process, why awe and fear often go hand in hand, and so much more. Follow Elise on Instagram: @elisemarcianti Check out Explore Your Core podcast: Explore Your Core ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

    1h 20m
  3. #40 - Sam Octigan - Balancing Art & Life

    18 FEB

    #40 - Sam Octigan - Balancing Art & Life

    Sam Octigan is a visual artist and lead vocalist for Iron Mind. Known for his striking abstract and figurative paintings, he explores themes of time, memory, and human connection, often blending bold compositions with intricate detail. He is currently preparing for an upcoming solo exhibition while his band is set to release their first album in more than 10 years. On this episode, Sam shares with us his journey of balancing art, music, and family life, how becoming a father has reshaped his perspective, his challenges of staying present in a fast-moving creative career, the sacrifices that come with pursuing multiple passions. We dive into the intersection of intuition and strategy in creative work, the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded people, how letting go of external expectations can lead to a more fulfilling career and so much more. Follow Sam on Instagram: @samoctigan ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

    1h 34m
  4. #39 - Michael Danischewski - Discovering Unexpected Stories

    10 FEB

    #39 - Michael Danischewski - Discovering Unexpected Stories

    Michael Danischewski is a commercial and creative photographer known for his visual storytelling across music, fashion and documenting cultural moments. Having previously worked with ACCLAIM magazine, Crumpler and Converse, he is set to release his latest book documenting the Australian bull riding scene and the people within. On this episode, Michael shares with us the evolution of the bull riding project, the importance of human connection in his work, how he documents his life as a photographer, how he separates his commercial work from personal projects, his evolution from technical mastery to storytelling and so much more. Follow Mike on Instagram: @mdanischewski ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

    1h 33m
  5. #38 - Joshua Scott - Let Growth Guide your Goals

    28 JAN

    #38 - Joshua Scott - Let Growth Guide your Goals

    Joshua Scott is a photographer who is most notable for capturing some of the world’s most accomplished musicians, scholars and athletes with Wu Tang Clan, Mac Miller, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Julian Assange, Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady amongst them. On this episode Joshua shares with us how his goals change as his career progresses, how identifying what’s important in his life fuels his growth, why character building is the most important skill to develop, the importance of self-awareness, what he has learned from some of the world’s most notable high-achievers, why being a dad is the most important role for him and how it helps creatively, why Bluey is loved by both kids and parents and so much more. Follow Joshua on Instagram: @the.cwolf ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

    1h 30m
  6. #37 - Danielle Weber - Work to Your Strengths

    14 JAN

    #37 - Danielle Weber - Work to Your Strengths

    Danielle Weber is a visual artist and a muralist. Over a career spanning almost 15 years, she has evolved her craft to a formidable commercial business with clients including Nike, Football Australia, New York Yankees, Footlocker to name a few as well as high profile figures such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Arnold Schwarzenegger. On this episode Danielle shares with us the significance of leveraging your strengths, dealing with criticism while contending with success, why the artist is more important than the art, why sharing knowledge is more fruitful than gatekeeping, the ambition of The D Collective and so much more. Follow Danielle on Instagram: @daniellesartwork Follow The D Collective on Instagram: @thedcollective_ ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

    1h 26m
  7. #36 - Lukas Kasper - Embracing Your Monsters

    26/12/2024

    #36 - Lukas Kasper - Embracing Your Monsters

    Lukas Kasper is visual artist who is renown for his style of blending his style of surrealism and hyper-realism showcasing a unique display of traditional street art stylings, adaptive colour usage, native flora and fauna and flowing bold line work. On this episode Lukas shares with us the dark origins of the monsters depicted in his art, how they have transformed his life in a positive way, his evolution as a graffiti artist, the importance of backing himself, the influence our surroundings have on us, why mentoring youth is an integral part of his growth and so much more. Follow Lukas on Instagram: @kaspersart ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

    1h 17m
  8. #35 - Jess Wheeler - Elevating Quality in Advertising

    17/12/2024

    #35 - Jess Wheeler - Elevating Quality in Advertising

    Jess Wheeler is a globally-awarded copywriter and Creative Director at creative advertising & design agency SICKDOGWOLFMAN. Renown for developing strategically cut-through campaigns, the team have ventured into new territory as product developers with their recently launched sunscreen Slather. On this episode Jess shares with why the current state of advertising isn’t designed with customers in mind, how that opens opportunities for brands to cut through, what prompted the expansion to launching their own brand and what sets it apart, why we may see more agencies follow in this approach, why brands should be wary of using AI in advertising and so much more. Follow Jess on LinkedIn: @wheelerjess Subscribe to Jess’s newsletter: deathtoshitads.beehiiv.com Visit SICKDOGWOLFMAN: sdwm.com.au ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

    1h 40m
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The podcast for creative thinkers and doers. 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.

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  • Creator
    Wayne Lim
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wayne Lim
  • Show Website
    Future History

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