Gallery

Don’t Panic! the dynamic duo also known as R!ch Cihlar and Bob Peck. Flooding the contemporary art scene, their hybrid of abstract and pop art styles collide like a candy colored explosion of organized chaos. Each piece features a subject (by R!ch Cihlar) and abstract energy (by Bob Peck).

R!ch creates highly detailed stenciled images and Bob works over, under, around and through them with his abstract style, using color and line work to help set the tone. In the end, each collaborative piece ends with a harmonious mix of spray paint and acrylic paint that ensures excitement with its kinetic energy and unassuming dialog. Don’t Panic! has been establishing its roots with live painting performances, murals, and gallery exhibitions and continues to thrive in the art scene.

Remember… Don’t Panic!

My work is a continually evolving exploration of ideas, materials, and processes. While rooted in Pop Art, my practice extends into mixed media and experimental techniques that allow me to work freely across disciplines. My foundation in printmaking led naturally to stencil and spray paint art, where repetition, layering, and precision intersect with texture and spontaneity.

Found objects play a central role in my process. I often paint on reclaimed cardboard, wood scraps, and other discarded materials, giving new purpose to the overlooked and forgotten. Recently, I have been incorporating resin to magnify surface details and enhance the dimensional quality of my pieces. Each work becomes a layered conversation between material, image, and reinvention.

E11even 2 is a contemporary art gallery in Cleveland, Ohio. We like to consider ourselves a fun and interactive gallery that aims to be inventive and interesting to all ages. The gallery is owned by artists Billy Nainiger, R!ch Cihlar, George Kocar & Jared Gepperth.