Stephen Powers was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He was known as ESPO because at the age of 16 (in 1984), he would write the name” ESPO” around his neighborhood. He was also part of the group of taggers that were asked by the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network (PAGN) to sign a pledge promising not to vandalize property. He refused to sign it and eventually took “ESPO” around the world. Later, Powers decided to stop writing graffiti to pursue being a full-time artist and moved to New York City. He was part of the 50+ mural project called Love Letters in Philadelphia, PA. He’s known for his typography use and colorful style.
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