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Patterns of Meaning

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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)
$800
"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)
$1,800
"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
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)
$14,000
Monument to Industry by Patterns of Meaning
  • Monument to Industry
Oil on Salvaged Pattern
$16,000
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
Carrie Furnace #1 by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • Carrie Furnace #1 by Cory Bonnet
"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
"Well Worn" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Well Worn" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper.
20 x 20 in
(50.8 x 50.8 cm)
$800
"Trust the Process" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Trust the Process" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper with salvaged frame
69 x 83 x 5.5 in
(175.26 x 210.82 x 13.97 cm)
"Take Five" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Take Five" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper.
19 x 19.25 in
(48.26 x 48.9 cm)
$800
"Subterranean Mule" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Subterranean Mule" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper.
19.5 x 15 in
(49.53 x 38.1 cm)
$800
"Stoked" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Stoked" by Cory Bonnet
"Stack 2" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Stack 2" by Cory Bonnet
oil and pigment on salvaged wood
21.5 x 6 x 2.75 in
(54.61 x 15.24 x 6.99 cm)
$800
"Stack 1" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Stack 1" by Cory Bonnet
oil and pigment on salvaged wood
13.75 x 5.5 x 4 in
(34.93 x 13.97 x 10.16 cm)
$800
"Smokestacks and Steam" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Smokestacks and Steam" by Cory Bonnet
oil and pigment on salvaged wood
13.25 x 7 x 4.5 in
(33.66 x 17.78 x 11.43 cm)
$1,200
"Smoke Break" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Smoke Break" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper.
20 x 20 in
(50.8 x 50.8 cm)
$800
"Slag Train" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Slag Train" by Cory Bonnet
oil and pigment on salvaged wood
11 x 9.5 x 4 in
(27.94 x 24.13 x 10.16 cm)
$1,200
"Slag Pour" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Slag Pour" by Cory Bonnet
oil and pigment on salvaged wood
10.5 x 7 x 4 in
(26.67 x 17.78 x 10.16 cm)
$1,000
"Row Houses & Smoke Stacks" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Row Houses & Smoke Stacks" by Cory Bonnet
India ink, pigment and charcoal on butcher paper.
34.5 x 67 in
(87.63 x 170.18 cm)
$3,200
"Room for One" by Cory Bonnet by Patterns of Meaning
  • "Room for One" 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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