27. Why Language, Consciousness, Magick, and Romance matter

In this episode, I’m joined by writer Thomas Sharp.

His creative life is a blend of commercial commissions and self-initiated projects, each shaped by his deep fascination with language.

You might have seen his words without realising it. Love is Running Towards — his piece for the London Fire Brigade. Or the vast banners welcoming visitors to the British Library. Other clients range from the spectacle makers Cubitts and The Henry Moore Institute to Politico UK and St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust.

But beyond his commissions, Thomas has spent much of his life thinking about the wonder and power of writing, what it can do, and how it moves us. He’s distilled that exploration into four words: Language, Consciousness, Magick, and Romance, a phrase that defines his life’s work and the title of his latest collection of poems.

So, in this episode, we explore why Language, Consciousness, Magick, and Romance matter.