Watch: Steve Powers - Distilling Daily Stories Into Art

Catch ESPO speaking from the PSFK conference in NYC.

ByJustin Korkidis

May 11, 2012

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This clip from the PSFK conference showcases artist Steve Powers aka ESPO speaking to an audience in NYC about his "Love-Letters" projects in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, as well as his experiences and "Daily Metaltation" pieces that artist hand paints onto metal. Continue below to catch ESPO direct from the PSFK conference in New York, and get familiar with his process and inspiration behind his most popular works. [PSFK]

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