EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 41 MIN
S5, E5 James Cook | Typewriter artist
from Artists' Tales · host Heather Martin
Send us Fan MailIn 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 2025Explore more: jamescookartworkshop.com Instagram: @jamescookartworkPodcast details:Podcast email: [email protected]: www.artiststales.netInstagram: @artists_tales_podcastThreads: @artists_tales_podcast
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Send us Fan Mail 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 lay...
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S5, E5 James Cook | Typewriter artist
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