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Patterns of Meaning

Pittsburgh, PA

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Collection: Cory Bonnet

A Pittsburgh-based oil painter and preservationist, Cory Bonnet depicts contemporary, nostalgic scenes of the city and its environs, employing salvaged materials. Director of Pittsburgh Gateways Arts Corridor and Founder of Patterns of Meaning, Bonnet holds a BFA from Edinboro University. Recognized as '2017 Preservationist of the Year,' his commitment to sustainability, evident in his LEED AP credentials, influences his art, which exudes optimism and hometown beauty. Actively involved in community development and charities, Bonnet's work resides at Shehady Gallery and by appointment at the Energy Innovation Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Explore his art at www.corybonnet.com.
"Steel Worker" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Steel Worker" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper.
20 x 20 in
(50.8 x 50.8 cm)
$1,200
"Open Hearth" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Open Hearth" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper.
34.5 x 67 in
(87.63 x 170.18 cm)
$3,200
"Carrie Furnace" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Carrie Furnace" by Cory Bonnet
67 x 34.5 in
(170.18 x 87.63 cm)
$3,200
"Blowing Off Steam" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Blowing Off Steam" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper with salvaged frame
25 x 31 in
(63.5 x 78.74 cm)
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"Le Magnifique" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Le Magnifique" by Cory Bonnet
Oil and Pigment on Stainless Steel Civic Arena Dome Panel
53 x 86 x 4 in
(134.62 x 218.44 x 10.16 cm)
$60,000
"Civic Arena No. 10" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Civic Arena No. 10" by Cory Bonnet
Oil and pigment on salvaged stainless steel Civic Arena Dome Panel
36 x 40 x 2 in
(91.44 x 101.6 x 5.08 cm)
$16,000
"Civic Arena No. 9" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Civic Arena No. 9" by Cory Bonnet
oil and pigment on salvaged stainless steel Civic Arena Dome Panel
36 x 40 x 2 in
(91.44 x 101.6 x 5.08 cm)
$16,000
Worker #2 Core Box by Patterns of Meaning
  • Worker #2 Core Box
Oil on Salvaged Pattern Core Box
18 x 15 x 6 in
(45.72 x 38.1 x 15.24 cm)
$2,200
Unnamed - Oil Painting with Pattern by Patterns of Meaning
  • Unnamed - Oil Painting with Pattern
Oil Painting with Pattern
48 x 60 in
(121.92 x 152.4 cm)
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Monument to Industry by Patterns of Meaning
  • Monument to Industry
Oil on Salvaged Pattern
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Mill Interior with Blow Off by Patterns of Meaning
  • Mill Interior with Blow Off
oil and pigment on salvaged wood panel w/ foundry pattern frame
22 x 18 in
(55.88 x 45.72 cm)
$2,800
Mill Interior Ladle & Blow Off by Patterns of Meaning
  • Mill Interior Ladle & Blow Off
oil and pigment on salvaged wood panel w/ foundry pattern frame
16 x 13 in
(40.64 x 33.02 cm)
$2,200
Mill Interior by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • Mill Interior by Cory Bonnet
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J&L It's a Blast! by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • J&L It's a Blast! by Cory Bonnet
oil and pigment on panel
105 x 84 in
(266.7 x 213.36 cm)
$40,000
J & L It's a Blast! by Patterns of Meaning
  • J & L It's a Blast!
oil and pigment on panel
105 x 84 in
(266.7 x 213.36 cm)
$40,000
J & L by Patterns of Meaning
  • J & L
Oil on Salvaged Pattern Core Box
24 x 16 x 6 in
(60.96 x 40.64 x 15.24 cm)
$3,200
Interior Mill Worker by Patterns of Meaning
  • Interior Mill Worker
oil and pigment on salvaged wooden foundry pattern
22.5 x 18.5 in
(57.15 x 46.99 cm)
$2,800
Foundry Worker by Patterns of Meaning
  • Foundry Worker
oil and pigment on salvaged wooden foundry pattern
$1,200
Edgar Thomson Works, Braddock PA - by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • Edgar Thomson Works, Braddock PA - by Cory Bonnet
oil and pigment on panel
105 x 84 in
(266.7 x 213.36 cm)
$40,000
Cast in Open Sand by Patterns of Meaning
  • Cast in Open Sand
Oil on Panel
18.5 x 37 in
(46.99 x 93.98 cm)
$4,400
Carnegie Steel by Patterns of Meaning
  • Carnegie Steel
oil and pigment on salvaged wooden foundry pattern
$1,600
Blast Furnace Core Box Painting by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • Blast Furnace Core Box Painting by Cory Bonnet
Oil on Salvaged Pattern Core Box
18.5 x 11.5 x 6 in
(46.99 x 29.21 x 15.24 cm)
$2,200
Bessemer Reflection Steel Your Face by Patterns of Meaning
  • Bessemer Reflection Steel Your Face
Oil, pigment and India ink on brown butcher paper
22 x 17 in
(55.88 x 43.18 cm)
$2,400
Bessemer Nocturne by Patterns of Meaning
  • Bessemer Nocturne
oil and pigment on salvaged wood panel
$2,800
"Wrench" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Wrench" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper.
19 x 19.25 in
(48.26 x 48.9 cm)
$800
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  Patterns of Meaning is an unprecedented collection of industrial artifacts, paintings, and sculpture honoring the industrial era. This assemblage includes foundry patterns dating from the late 1890s to the early 1900s and their corresponding blueprints, enhanced with original art inspired by the collection.

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