What drives someone to dedicate their life to their craft?
Flowspire+ takes you inside the world of artists, artisans, and creatives who've chosen passion over security—and never looked back.
Through intimate short documentaries and our Characters video podcast, we don't just show you what they c...

Ice Artist James Tottle spends a blistering summer’s day sculpting a hummingbird from his walk-in freezer. As he carefully carves his vision, he reflects on the life he’s shaped for himself. He must kill the perfectionist. Remove the stress. Master the ego. Only then can he tap into the sense of ...

A self-knowledge podcast, finding out what we’re all about.
Each season we explore the human condition from a different angle to help you on your journey to self-actualisation.
In every episode of 'Characters' Flowspire founder Jack Hobbs asks guests a selection of thematic questions exploring th...

A film and television director offers a masterclass in storytelling, sharing his remarkable experiences and unique philosophy. He recounts his career journey, from his early days as a tea boy at the BBC to his encounters with cinematic legends like Stanley Kubrick and Ken Russell. The conversatio...

London cityscape artist Melissa Scott-Miller gives a peek behind her canvas.

An actor offers a raw and honest look at her life and career, defined by a pursuit of authenticity. She reflects on her childhood, her experiences in drama school, and the lessons she's learned about resilience and self-acceptance. The conversation delves into her personal struggles with grief fo...

Tezhip Artist Nagihan Seymour is striving for perfection.
As she masterfully reshapes gold to craft her work, the graceful symmetry she is so intent on pursuing leaps from the page. Preparing for her upcoming exhibition, aptly named The Golden Ratio, Nagihan reflects on what it means to be an art...

Our intimate 1-on-1 interviews spotlight the people behind the creations we all admire. We delve into the philosophies that shape their existence and how these ideas ultimately influence their work. Where does the inspiration come from? What drives them to keep on making? And how do we even begin...

Home is where the art is.

Melissa watches her documentary, reflecting on that period of her life and the years since.

Through life and loss, how has her vantage point changed? How has her creative world opened up since the pandemic? And where has her work taken her?