Mon Valley Steel Mills, Pittsburgh 1984

The steel mills in the Mon Valley (this view) are Jones & Laughlin in the foreground leading to Hazelwood. Up the river on the right is the beginning of Homestead. This is from a photo I took in 1984, just before the mill closures. My Pitt dorm room was on the 13th floor (yes, really, there is a 13th floor!) of Lothrop Hall, so I had an amazing view.  The sheer massiveness of these complexes made a tremendous impression on me as a young art student at the time. My goal with this collection is to honor the legacy of all those who worked to build this city and the country.

Now the area is home to tech companies and a major revitalization effort. The former Isaly's headquarters in the foreground is still there  with a hotel that will soon be razed for new construction.

This painting was on exhibit at the Mr. Roboto Project in Pittsburgh, PA Oct.14-Dec.16, 2022 and can now be purchased here. It is unframed, with painted sides and a wire hanger ready for display or to be framed to suit your décor.

Prints that are either framed or unframed are available here too for a more affordable option.