Send us a text

In this episode, we meet James Cook - a London-based artist transforming the humble typewriter into a tool of extraordinary expression. Trained in architecture at UCL’s Bartlett School and raised in Essex, James left behind blueprints to pioneer a new form of drawing: intricate portraits, skylines, and architectural scenes composed entirely from typed characters.

With a collection of over 100 typewriters, James uses punctuation as texture and the Olympia SG3 for precision layering. Often spotted typing outdoors at landmarks like Tower Bridge, James blends analogue technique with modern storytelling. Discover how nostalgia, architecture, and innovation collide in this one-of-a-kind artistic journey.

Episode recorded on 18 August 2025

Explore more: jamescookartworkshop.com
Instagram: @jamescookartwork

Podcast details:
Podcast email: [email protected]
Website: www.artiststales.net
Instagram: @artists_tales_podcast
Threads: @artists_tales_podcast