Collegian

Issue date: 9/26/07 Section: Arts

Group of students listening to the presentation.

Dermasol, now showcased at The Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery, is work by Bob Peck and Robert D. Daley (aka Presto) who are artists inspired by urban art such as graffiti and tattooing.

Peck grew up in Cleveland and started using spray paint to create art at the age 16. Already into art, his exposure to graffiti around town overwhelmed him. "I grew up in the inner city of Cleveland and was always exposed to it [graffiti]," Peck said.

In fall 2000, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame invited Peck to speak about graffiti as a part of the hip-hop culture.

Daley also started his work at a young age originally painting in the late 80's with a group who was tagged "Doing Everything Funky." At 38, Daley's tattoo art has stood out over the years.

Peck and Daley created a live on-site painting on Thursday Sept. 13 showcasing their skills with spray paint, markers, and acrylics.

They will be back at the Stocker Center on Thursday, Sept. 27 to give several classes throughout the day on their work.

"These will be very informal and casual classes," Peck said. These talk sessions will be in Stocker Arts Center Cinema Hall.

The graffiti duo of Peck and Daley inspired the 2D design class at LCCC to create a "collaborative graffiti mural," said Brett Dillon, student in the 2D design class.

Students are also enjoying the obscure graffiti found in the Stocker Center Art Gallery.

"The paintings were interesting because even though they all had the same colors in them, the style of each one was completely different and abstract than the next," said Elizabeth Syrowski, LCCC student.

The last event for the Dermasol exhibit will take place Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where a Graffiti and Tattoo Lunchtime Student Celebration will take place in the Art Gallery and lobby.

Dermasol is located in The Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery from Wednesday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Oct. 7.

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