By Rory Axelrod “Pipefitters, Porn and PBR,” a new exhibit by Northeast Ohio artist John Puglia, explores the world of the pipefitters in Akron's rubber plants during the '70s and '80s. While fondly reminisced about as the “good ol' days” when jobs were plentiful and the American Dream seemed obtainable, this was also a time of hard work in tough conditions. Unbeknownst to most, this grind-'em-up mentality of the work developed a sort of tick in the employees, a need for escape — not just from their jobs, but perhaps also their families, homes and real life. For the city's pipe...
