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Post by svenman on Mar 5, 2008 14:42:41 GMT -8
just ordered this new print... www.handysigns.net/Steve "ESPO" Powers Handy Signs, 2008 24" x 30" Giclee Signed and numbered edition of 250 $250  |
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 7, 2008 7:16:33 GMT -8
An interesting installation by Espo. (via) Espo has constructed an epic installation placing Guantánamo Bay and the controversial torture technique know as waterboarding under some scrutiny. In Coney Island on West 12th Street just off Surf Ave you will come across some very cartoon-esq Espo work on the walls above some stairs and look past the metal bars you will find a portrayal of a cell in Guantánamo Bay. Upon the payment of a dollar you will see the installation in full impact, a manniquin shackled down in an orange jumsuit adorning a black hood that will for 15 seconds be uncompromisingly shaken while water is poured over the ambit mouth of the ‘prisoner’ simulate an interrogation method. Bringing some well needed attention to this cruel inhuman act may well be the annicdote the authorities need, so lets see how this audacious act is accepted by the public.  I wonder if the dollar is so that they can pay the person who pours the water? That can't be a robot can it? |
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Post by sleepboy on Dec 1, 2008 19:15:07 GMT -8
Some pics from his show at Colette.   |
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Post by COOPER COLE on Dec 9, 2008 20:33:18 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on Feb 13, 2009 10:45:41 GMT -8
Purchase here if interested.  Cream color is sold out but black edition of 200 for £160.00 is still available. 50 x 50cm Twelve colour screenprint on archival paper |
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Post by svenman on Feb 13, 2009 12:03:57 GMT -8
nice. espo is ace! i got a black one - like it better even though its a larger edition... this other print is still available from www.handysigns.net/ i have one of these too, and its awesome! |
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Post by xpc on Feb 13, 2009 12:37:50 GMT -8
An interesting installation by Espo. (via)Espo has constructed an epic installation placing Guantánamo Bay and the controversial torture technique know as waterboarding under some scrutiny. In Coney Island on West 12th Street just off Surf Ave you will come across some very cartoon-esq Espo work on the walls above some stairs and look past the metal bars you will find a portrayal of a cell in Guantánamo Bay. Upon the payment of a dollar you will see the installation in full impact, a manniquin shackled down in an orange jumsuit adorning a black hood that will for 15 seconds be uncompromisingly shaken while water is poured over the ambit mouth of the ‘prisoner’ simulate an interrogation method. Bringing some well needed attention to this cruel inhuman act may well be the annicdote the authorities need, so lets see how this audacious act is accepted by the public. Powerful stuff. I picked up a cream print today; nice little buy, it made me smile. |
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Post by richardtharbaugh on Feb 14, 2009 2:47:04 GMT -8
Now there's a Valentine's treat... I really like this guy's stuff. Purchase here if interested. Cream color is sold out but black edition of 200 for £160.00 is still available. 50 x 50cm Twelve colour screenprint on archival paper |
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Post by sleepboy on Apr 23, 2009 7:38:33 GMT -8
Steve sent out this email: I’m here to take you to church. Our service starts on Saturday April 25th at 8. no need to byob, our pour box is stocked with unholy water. The Church of The Open Tab is at 4568 Manchester Avenue (aka White Flag Projects) in the home of the Clydesdales, St. Louis. To open a tab or consume more, just reply. CHEERS.   Guess he's having a show. |
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Post by gamma888 on Nov 14, 2009 1:33:49 GMT -8
earlier today, i stopped by at WW gallery and boy, ESPO's show is going to be "strong" like ESPO flexed his arm to me. even though some of his pieces aren't done yet, they bring the familiar style ESPO brings to the 415 area yet with new direction - america's recession. i think they're pretty strong coming out of ESPO's temporary factory. he had a few assistants working for him setting up a huge installation (i think it's going to be a big hit) and got plenty of well-known tags all over the walls... i stayed at the gallery for almost an hour observing how they worked around...
i have the feeling that anyone who enters into ESPO's show will come out with a happy face.
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Post by sleepboy on Dec 23, 2009 11:28:51 GMT -8
Looks like him and his crew put up the last murals for their epic "A Love Letter For You" project. Nice snowy pics just in time for xmas.     |
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Post by sleepboy on Jan 25, 2010 12:09:54 GMT -8
Love his Love Letter For You project enough to get a tattoo? Then, you are in luck if you live in Philly. More info here. |
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Post by sleepboy on Feb 12, 2010 11:01:27 GMT -8
 Some festivities this weekend in Philly. * The “A Love Letter for You” art show on Friday, February 12th (5:30pm - 8:30pm), with an installation that documents the creation and inspiration behind the Love Letter project at 1226 Chestnut Street. * On Saturday, February 13th (5pm - 7pm) there will be an “A Love Letter for You” book signing with ESPO at the Exit Skateshop in Northern Liberties at 825 North 2nd Street. * And finally on Sunday, February 14th, the grand finale - the Valentines Day – Love Train, “a privately-chartered, slow-speed, guided El train tour of the 50 love-themed rooftop murals that make up the Love Letter” followed by a private reception at SEPTA’s Grand Mezzanine with hors d’oeuvres and champagne” at 1234 Market Street. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple. For more information or to purchase tickets call the Mural Arts Tour Office at 215.685.0754. |
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Post by svenman on Feb 13, 2010 7:26:13 GMT -8
if anyone is in philly and wouldn't mind picking me up a signed book, i'd love you forever!  |
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Post by jujurocs on Feb 13, 2010 11:07:06 GMT -8
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Post by svenman on Feb 14, 2010 6:46:35 GMT -8
 great image, and a good price too. i guess the edition size is quite large and that is why it is only £99. might pick one of these up. |
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Post by sleepboy on Feb 22, 2010 21:33:21 GMT -8
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Post by hellosir on Feb 23, 2010 8:41:59 GMT -8
I have to say seeing this come to life really got me thinking. This was a full on community effort. He had the transit people help him to say nothing of putting up all those pieces and to connect them using the train is pure genius. I really hope this will be up this summer when I'm in Philly, and for much longer. Who knows maybe it will produce others to make more love letters in Philly, like the cartoon murals in Brussels.
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Post by outerborough on Feb 23, 2010 13:31:37 GMT -8
Without a doubt, Love Letter is the most moving and ambitious public art project I've ever personally experienced. None of the murals have been tagged or buffed yet, so hopefully it'll stay up for good. And Steve said that they have more permissions, and may continue to put up new murals.
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Post by svenman on Feb 23, 2010 13:40:43 GMT -8
great article and pics jared.
love letters is such a fantastic project, engaging the entire city and it's inhabitants. as you say, i hope it stays up for a long time too.
i wonder how well received it is by the locals? is philly known for street art?
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 12, 2010 8:18:44 GMT -8
His work with Absolut.  |
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Post by svenman on Oct 29, 2010 1:59:51 GMT -8
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Post by Weekender on Oct 30, 2010 16:16:22 GMT -8
Great Pick!  and the drawing (i think) as mentioned by Svenman in Espo's website/store:  |
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Post by highbrow on Oct 30, 2010 18:04:08 GMT -8
I am really thinking since Josh keyes escapes me regularly I need to place my energy into something from ESPO, his work is really great and the Love Letters has really made me a bigger fan.
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Post by lowpro on Oct 30, 2010 19:00:23 GMT -8
I am really thinking since Josh keyes escapes me regularly I need to place my energy into something from ESPO, his work is really great and the Love Letters has really made me a bigger fan. Drop Simon at Show and Tell a line. He should be able to assist. But yeah, the Love Letters project is really really amazing. What I found most awesome about the available items on his site was the Love Letters book, A Love Letter for You. Didn't even know this existed. Grabbed one the other day and can't wait for it to show up.  A Love Letter For You – Brick Valentines On The Philly Skyline documents the art and the neighborhood that inspired this ambitious public art project. In 1984 Steve Powers started climbing rooftops in his neighborhood and painting his alias ESPO as a dues paying member of the ICY graffiti club. 25 years later he returned home to Philadelphia in the summer of 2009 to write a love letter across the same rooftops facing the Market-Frankford line. The letter, meant for one, with meaning for all, encompasses 50 walls on a 20 block stretch of market street. Drawing input, inspiration, and work from the community Powers created a letter to and from west Philly. This unprecedented public art project was a collaboration of Powers, The Mural Arts Program, and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. It required 1200 cans of spray paint, 800 gallons of bucket paint, and the skilled hands of 20 of the finest spray painters in America, who Powers put into the legendary ICY club. Softcover 9.25″ x 6.25″ 96 pages Over 100 full color images $19.95 |
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