Press & Appearances
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Press & Appearances
SAVO’s work lives beyond the canvas — through live painting, public events, collector spaces, cultural gatherings, interviews, festivals, and community-facing creative work. This page highlights selected press, appearances, events, and moments connected to SAVO / Tha Block.
Featured Press
City Times: Local San Diego Artist Shares Art Journey to TwitchCon
City Times featured Tommy Turner, better known as SAVO888, in a story about his artist journey, early creative influences, transition through radio, theater, comics, graffiti, Twitch streaming, and his appearance in Artist Alley at TwitchCon San Diego.
The article highlights SAVO’s first Twitch painting, Biggie, created from a discarded canvas, and connects his story to traditional art, streaming culture, and the value of collectors supporting original creative work.
TwitchCon
Artist Alley, streaming roots, live creative culture, and connection with the Twitch community.
Kinfolk Festival
Community event presence, art sales, prints, posters, stickers, and cultural connection.
Makers Arcade
Creative marketplace presence connecting original artwork with collectors and the public.
OB Farmers Market
Southern California public-facing art presence rooted in culture, community, and visibility.
EarthDay
Festival participation connecting art, community, culture, and public gathering spaces.
L.A. Comic Con
Los Angeles pop culture event presence connecting SAVO’s work with comic, art, and fan communities.
Pancakes & Booze L.A.
Underground art-show energy, live culture, collectors, and creative community in Los Angeles.
Dragon Con Atlanta
Atlanta fan culture, comics, sci-fi, fantasy, pop culture, and creative audience connection.
MomoCon Atlanta
Anime, gaming, comics, and pop culture event presence connecting art with fandom communities.
Pancakes & Booze Atlanta
Atlanta art-show participation rooted in creative nightlife, collectors, and public-facing art.
Atlanta Comic Con
Comic and pop culture event connection highlighting SAVO’s character-based and culture-driven work.
Las Vegas First Friday
Arts District presence in Las Vegas connecting original work, collectors, nightlife, and community culture.
Selected Recognition & Collector Notes
- Featured by City Times for SAVO’s journey from traditional art to TwitchCon.
- Artist Alley participant at TwitchCon San Diego.
- Collected by private collectors, businesses, and cultural icons.
- Known for Hip-Hop Legends, pop culture portraits, mural work, and community-facing creative projects.
- Work connects fine art, street culture, Hip-Hop, storytelling, identity, resilience, and transformation.