
OG Abel
My name is Abel Izaguirre, “OG Abel” as you may know me by. I grew up in South Central Los Angeles on 92nd St between Hoover and Figueroa (4 miles south of the LA Coliseum). An area infested with crime, gangs and violence.
Sirens, gunshots, pimps, prostitutes and police helicopters were a permanent ambiance to my young life. It is a place where most kids arm themselves at an early age for protection. For me, art was my refuge and the weapon of choice was the spray paint can. It became an escape from all the hardships surrounding me throughout my youth. It helped in averting the gang lifestyle and becoming another victim of the streets of Los Angeles.
My unique style is sought out by many and my early passion for graffiti as well as my present mediums of choice have spread my art throughout the world like a Southern California wild fire.