Video: Steve Powers at the PSFK Conference NYC

Artist Steve Powers recently gave a lecture at PSFK Conference NYC and we got the video to share. Espo takes us through his recent public and private art projects. He explains love-letters to the neighborhoods he painted on the sides of buildings in Brooklyn. He also talks about his one-a-day art “Daily Metaltation” pieces that he paints on 8×10 pieces of metal. When you’re presented with any day you’re presented with a blank slate he says and as an artist it’s his job to find some form and boundaries and distill his experiences of the day onto that canvas. Enjoy the 15 minute video below….

Video: Steve Powers – “A Love Letter To Brooklyn”

Vice catches up with Mr. Powers in this episode of Art Talk  to explore his new project "Love Letter to Brooklyn" in the heart of downtown at the old Macy's parking garage.  We get a behind the scenes look into his career as ESPO, how his work has developed over the years, and his life as a dad.

For those in the NYC area, make sure to hit up Livingston Street Market this Saturday.

Show Opening - "Flights of Genius" Stephen "Espo" Powers @ Ogilvy & Mather, NYC

Espo, friend and Josh Liner.



on display in the stairwells of Ogilvy’s Manhattan officescommissioned by Ogilvy & Mather. The murals reinterpret the words and quotes of agency founder David Ogilvy, one of the most influential and important figures in modern advertising.  With Power’s bold graphic style Ogilvy’s famous sayings are transformed into actionable words designed to inspire the viewer as they walk from floor to floor.  The event was first class taking place on the roof of Ogilvy & Mather’s Manhattan offices overlooking the New York Skyline and with an open bar and DJ providing some choice tunes the crowed came in droves.  Enjoy the photo stream of the event below….

Espo - Flights of Genius July 14 2011 NYC - free slideshow

Flights of Genius by Stephen Powers

Tonight I will be attending the premiere of “A Love Letter” a new film from art giant and 80's hip hop hair enthusiast Stephen ESPO Powers in conjunction with Ogilvy & Mather New York and Joshua Liner Gallery. The short film is part documentary part fiction and focus’s on a large scale mural project that ESPO undertook in his home town of Philly. Along side the screening is the opening of “Flights of Genius” a series of commissioned murals on display by the celebrated artist that reinterpret the words and quotes of agency founder David Ogilvy, one of the most influential and important figures in modern advertising. Power’s bold graphic style, reminiscent of vintage advertising illustrations puts a unique emphasis on famous Ogilvy sayings and transforms them into actionable words designed to inspire the viewer.  Check out the short clip below and stay tuned for more exclusive coverage of tonight’s event later this week.