Drawing on disciplines from neuroscience to zoology, Cooke's linear compositions evoke an organic fluidity reminiscent of synapses, physical processes or prehuman states Since the late 1990s, British artist Nigel Cooke (born 1973) has explored and stretched the boundaries of figurative painting, creating a highly diverse and distinctive body of work. This monograph focuses on Cooke's recent output of abstract, calligraphic images, which display a delicate balance of emotive color and form.