Future History

Andrew Yeoh, professionally known as Drewfunk, is a Malaysian-born artist based in Australia whose work fuses street art, graffiti, fine art and cultural heritage. Known for his distinctive visual language, Drew’s practice draws from his Chinese Malaysian background, Melbourne’s street art scene, traditional Asian imagery, graffiti lettering, characters, murals and contemporary painting.
On this episode, we explore the art of carrying heritage forward, and how culture can be reimagined through contemporary street art. This conversation looks at identity, migration, language, family, tradition, graffiti, and the way artists transform their personal history into a creative language that feels both deeply rooted and entirely their own.
We dive into:
How culture shapes the way we see the world

Why language can change our sense of belonging

What makes a place feel like home

How subculture becomes a form of personal identity

Why tradition still matters in contemporary art

How memory becomes part of an artist’s visual language

What contrast reveals about beauty, chaos and identity

How artists absorb the cultures they move through

How creative limitations can lead to deeper discovery

What art contributes to culture beyond aesthetics

And so much more…
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YO! MAFIA is one of Australia’s most iconic DJs and performers, known for her high-energy sets, immersive live shows and decades-long career spanning clubs, festivals and touring. Her work is driven by a deep understanding of human connection, self-expression and the power of music to bring people together.
On this episode, we explore the emotional energy behind live performance, how creativity can become both an outlet and a lifelong pursuit. This conversation looks at identity, developing a persona, professionalism in creative industries and the importance of staying true to yourself in an industry that constantly tries to box people in.
We dive into:
Why live music creates unforgettable shared experiences

Developing a stage persona without losing authenticity

Why professionalism builds long-term creative careers

Creating emotional energy between performer and audience

Turning “too much” into a creative advantage

How to avoid boxing yourself into one identity or genre

Building confidence through passion and self-belief

And so much more…
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Follow Yo! Mafia on Instagram: @yomafia_
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Tom Adair is an Australian visual artist whose practice explores contemporary life through familiar landscapes, objects and nature. His instantly recognisable CMYK paintings reinterpret the aesthetics of industrial offset printing by hand, using a highly detailed airbrush process to create works that shift between machine-like precision and human imperfection.
On this episode, we explore what it means to build a life of creative freedom while managing the chaos that comes with art, family, running, business, community and ambition. This conversation looks at how Tom approaches his work, the responsibility of representing Julian Assange for the Archibald Prize, the tension between authenticity and social media, and why the creative life often looks polished from the outside but feels completely chaotic from within.

We unpack:
Why creative freedom comes with chaos

Balancing art, fatherhood, fitness and business

The responsibility of painting Julian Assange

How creativity can fuel all parts of life

Building a community through running

How running supports creative discipline

How to keep evolving as across different creative fields

And so much more.
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Follow Tom on Instagram: @tomadair_
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Sam Absurd is a visual artist working across illustration, murals and public art. His practice is driven by an exploration of paradox, nature and philosophy, using intricate visual compositions to question logic, perception and the nature of reality.
On this episode, we explore the tension between simplicity and complexity in creative work, building a practice that balances intuition, curiosity, and deeper philosophical thinking. This conversation looks at how artists develop a distinct visual language, navigate the unpredictability of social media, and stay grounded in the process rather than the outcome.
We dive into:
Developing a style that feels simple yet layered

Why unsettling work can be the most engaging

Freestyling vs intentional composition

The connection between maths and creativity

Using paradox and the absurd as a creative lens

Why some of the simplest ideas resonate the most

The unpredictability of social media

Creating work that is meaningful

Finding enjoyment in the process over validation

And so much more.
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Follow Sam on Instagram: @samabsurd
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Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayne
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How do creatives actually think and how does that shape what they build?
Across these conversations, a pattern started to emerge. Not in what creatives make, but in how they approach their work, make decisions, and hold direction over time.
Ideas like creative obligation, forging your own way, inviting exploration, and trusting your vision all contribute to that foundation.
This episode of ‘The Creative Brief’ breaks those ideas down and explores how they can be applied to your own creative work.
If you’re building something of your own, this will help you think about it differently.
Episode references:
Creative Evolution Fuels Artistic Growth | Jack Fran: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mPmfldQqIV97FfEwRwr5i
How to Build a Clothing Brand That Lasts | Caspar Tremlett: https://open.spotify.com/episode/11yhDMRRCPPCV9bQ9HgJfo
The Many Sides of Being an Artist | Paink: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oCeG9W2jYCRNMzYlvn31i
Turn Vision to a Creative Brand | DOCG: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pPWJ21cqC7z70BnW7GoBT