Tom Kooy - Operator, Speaker & Writer | Perth, WA

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Citrus Fruits

A figure stands at an open doorway seen from behind, looking into a warmly lit room. Pencil sketch illustration by Tom Kooy.

A figure stands at an open doorway seen from behind, looking into a warmly lit room. Pencil sketch illustration by Tom Kooy.

Failure Was the Safe Ground. A Field Note.

Tom Kooy

5 hours ago5 min read

A door slightly ajar with warm amber light within, seen from outside in low evening light — representing the moment of arrival and the eleven seconds before a room decides whether to receive you.

A door slightly ajar with warm amber light within, seen from outside in low evening light — representing the moment of arrival and the eleven seconds before a room decides whether to receive you.

The First Room

Tom Kooy

3 days ago30 min read

Crowded bar on a Friday night with people gathering, illustrating human connection and the importance of third places in modern cities

Crowded bar on a Friday night with people gathering, illustrating human connection and the importance of third places in modern cities

The Welcome

Tom Kooy

May 533 min read

The Oldest Fire

The Oldest Fire

The Oldest Fire

Tom Kooy

Apr 2715 min read

ink sketch of a barbell deadlift by Tom Kooy

ink sketch of a barbell deadlift by Tom Kooy

The Weight

Tom Kooy

Apr 1717 min read

The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Tom Kooy

Apr 615 min read

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Perth, Western Australia.

Travels for the right room.

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