New Oxford Typewriter Artwork Revealed and Win a Framed Print!

Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera Typewriter Art Reveal + Win a Framed Print

It’s finally here!

I’m thrilled to reveal my latest typewriter artwork: a tribute to Oxford’s iconic Radcliffe Camera, created in collaboration with @bodleianlibraries, one of the oldest and largest libraries in Europe.

Seated on the historic cobbles of Radcliffe Square, I had very special access from Oxford University and Bodleian Library to type on-location. I was surrounded by centuries of history. Ultimately, I’ve gone and hidden typed messages into the piece which were inspired by Oxford’s literary legacy for you to find!

Watch the Full Reveal Below

📽️ Watch the full video of the artwork here: Watch on Instagram

You might need to pause the video to catch all the typed details, and if you spot your favourite hidden message, please leave a like and let me know in the comments. Your engagement helps more my followers discover the video.

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Competition Time! Win 1/200 of this Print

To celebrate this collaboration, I’ll be giving away print number 1 of 200, hand-signed and professionally framed.

To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment on the Instagram video when it goes live on the 5th at 1:30pm. That’s it! (since you are already subscribed to the newsletter)

The winner is announced on Wednesday 13th August via the Newsletter which is the same day prints go live for this piece.

Why Oxford?

Back in January, I was introduced to the communications team at the Bodleian Library after they discovered my typewriter art on Instagram. Naturally, libraries, writing, and typewriters go hand in hand and I had long dreamt of creating an on-location piece of Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera.

So, I set up my 1930s Smith Premier typewriter in Radcliffe Square, right in front of the Radcliffe Camera, one of the city’s most iconic and architecturally-distinctive landmarks.

We were kindly granted special permission to drive and park on-site, which is no small task in Oxford; a city not exactly known for being car-friendly. Between the maze of one-way systems, restricted access zones, and tight historic roads, it took us over 40 minutes to travel the final 200 yards.

Joining me was my younger brother Joe who is a film and TV editor with a talent for camerawork. He was a huge help in carrying gear and filming the process (as well as keeping one eye on all the camera gear we used to avoid any of it going missing) With a 25kg typewriter, a tripod, a chair and a stack of camera equipment, driving was the only way to make this project work.

We even climbed the 127 steps to the top of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin to film the final piece from above. Originally, I had hoped to type from this dramatic viewpoint, but after speaking with the team who run the tower, it became clear that wasn’t an option. The spiral staircase is extremely narrow, and with the size and weight of the typewriter, it would’ve been nearly impossible to carry safely. The balcony at the top is also far too narrow to set up and work from.

Due to the unique circumstances of this project, the artwork was started from my studio and completed on-location. It has taken 3 weeks to type and contains more than 100 hidden messages!

When will this be available as a print?

🎟️ Early Access (via newsletter): Wednesday, August 13th at 12:00 Midday

🛒 Print Drop Ends: Wednesday, August 20th at 12:00 Midday

As a subscriber, you are getting early access to this brand new limited edition print one day ahead of its public release. An early access link will be included in my newsletter next Wednesday at 12:00 midday (UK time)

This edition is limited to just 200 prints and is available in three sizes:

A4 (29.7cm x 21cm) unframed and (32cm × 23.6cm) framed

A3 (42cm x 29.7cm) unframed and (44.5cm × 32cm) framed

A2 ( (59.4 x 42 cm) unframed and (61.7 cm × 44.5 cm framed)

That’s it for now, I’m so excited to finally share this piece with you. Don’t miss the early access window, set your reminder!

Until next time,

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