Roy Robert Pekoc

Roy (AKA Robert) Pekoc (pronounced pee- co) is a resident of Cleveland, Ohio.
He began painting found objects in 2004.
The majority of these objects are metal or plastic parts found on the roadways that have fallen off cars, trucks, and buses. These parts have lain on the road for months and are in various states of decay (corrosion). Many of the objects have been beaten, broken and flattened by the pounding of the constant stream of civilization as it continues on its way.

After the "canvas" is found the following procedure takes place:
1) It is washed and dried
2) Coated with a clear coat that prevents oxidation
3) Designs are applied with brushes using water
based paint
4) A final clear coat is applied

Roy's precisely painted patterns contrast with the distressed nature and irregularity of the objects themselves. The pieces usually have a three dimensional or sculptural quality to them so that, although much of the work is wall hung, they do not lay flat.

In some cases the location of the find is noted and written on the back of the object and sometimes used as the title of the piece.

All pieces are numbered. This number reflects the month and year it was finished and the sequence in whi...

BFA, Ohio University, 1971

Paradise Gallery, 2199 Lee Rd, CLE Heights, Ohio
2004 "Things That Have Fallen Off Cars"

Cuyahoga County Library/ Beachwood, Ohio
2005 "Roadside Canvases"

Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd, CLE, Ohio
2005 "Roadside Canvases"

Barbara Luton Art Competition, Shaker Heights Library, Shaker Heights, Ohio
2006
2007 received honorable mention
2010 received honorable mention
2012
2015

Gallery West, 109 Main St, Chardon, Ohio
2007 to 2010

Coburn Gallery, 331 College Ave, Ashland, Ohi0
2012
2013

The Mandel JCC/ "J Show", 26001 South Woodland Rd, Beachwood, Ohio
2017 received honorable mention for Body of Work

Waterloo Arts, Cleveland, Oh.
2017

Heights Art/ Member's Show, Cleveland Hts, Oh.
2022

The Howson Gallery at Judson Park, Cleveland, Oh.
2018
2023