From Factory Floors to Gallery WallsTony Roko's professional art career unexpectedly began as he was discovered on the assembly line at Ford's Wayne Assembly Plant.Recognizing Roko's abilities, Ford and UAW management named Roko Ford's Resident Artist and kicked off a plant beautification initiative in an effort to boost employee morale in production areas.In the decades that followed, Roko has created pieces on factory walls, as well as feature pieces to commemorate Ford milestones.Roko's role as Ford's Resident Artist continues today as he creates artworks that will be featured displays at the iconic Michigan Central Train Station in Detroit, at the center of the new Ford Motor Company Corktown Campus.