Art Commissions + Process

Collaborating with Heather Hancock to create custom artwork for contemporary spaces

Heather Hancock works between Chicago and Denver, exploring the pulse of the city through an urban minimalist lens, while also weaving in natural imagery that speaks to our primal connection to the earth.

Heather creates dimensional, site-specific commissioned artwork for healthcare, corporate, hospitality, and residential spaces. Her work combines glass, concrete, and spare design to produce works that are durable, texture-forward, and visually engaging. Each piece responds to light and movement, creating a human-activated experience that changes throughout the day and invites interaction.

Her aesthetic blends clean-lined urban minimalism with abstracted biophilic references, distilling structure, information, and natural forms into compositions that feel both contemporary and timeless. Commissions can draw from Heather’s established series or be developed as site-specific concepts, offering flexibility in palette, contrast, and scale—from intimate panels to multi-panel wall installations.

→ Inquire about a commission 📩 hh@heatherhancock.com

Commission Process

Commissioning a custom piece is straightforward and collaborative:

  1. Project Discovery – Understanding your design goals, space attributes, size, scope, palette, timeline, and budget.

  2. Concept & Proposal – Digital sketches, elevations, and material samples are prepared to support project review and client approvals. These proposals are developed when there is a strong likelihood of moving forward, and design time is incorporated into the overall project.

  3. Fabrication & Delivery – Your custom artwork is crafted in my Evanston studio, then professionally packed and shipped. Architectural glass artwork arrives ready for easy installation with integrated cleat.

→ Inquire for project pricing & schedule 📩 hh@heatherhancock.com

RESILIENT c Heather Hancock 2025

 

Technical Details | FAQs

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    • Hand-cut 3mm glass set in a mortar bed on lightweight Wedi substrate.

    • Matte textured grout creates a continuous, durable surface.

    • Complimentary 8” x 8” handheld samples available for client meetings.

    • Projects range from 20” x 20” single panels to multi-panel, full-wall installations.

    • Max individual panel size is 84” x 48” (with prior planning for transport and shipping).

  • Panels can be ordered in two formats:

    Ready to Hang

    • Small works (< 4 SF): Framed in Nielsen Ridgeline metal frame.

    • Large works (4+ SF): Produced as edged panels with anodized aluminum trim and integrated cleat (security hardware optional). The aluminum edging creates a clean profile—1 3/16" deep with a subtle 1/8" outline on the panel face—for a sleek, finished look.

    Ready to Frame

    • Work ships on 1" substrate, designed to be finished in a frame of your choice.

  • Approximately 3 lbs PSF — lighter than most framed artworks and easy to install.

    • Commissions are priced individually based on size, scope, and complexity. Get in touch to get quick ballpark quotes.

    • Trade pricing is available for qualified resellers and I can align timelines and deliverables with project schedules.

    • Glass responds beautifully to natural and ambient light.

    • Custom lighting enhances vibrancy:
      Downlighting or wall wash will highlight textures.

      Indirect or 45° angled lighting creates shimmer and depth.

    • Permanently colorfast under all conditions.

  • Glass and concrete are highly durable. Glass is permanently lightfast. Concrete textures can be sealed for healthcare or exterior environments.

  • With a prior career in healthcare, I’m deeply interested in bringing dynamic, dimensional art into the healthcare setting to create an engaging interior environment for patients, visitors and staff.

  • Simply remove dust or marks with a dry microfiber cloth.

    Concrete can be fully sealed when required (ie healthcare, exterior settings).

For Consultants & Trade Partners

I frequently collaborate with art consultants, designers, and architects on projects for corporate, healthcare, hospitality, and public spaces. Proposals include digital sketches, elevations, and samples to support client presentations and approvals. My goal is to provide work that is durable, visually compelling, and easy to specify, install, and maintain—making me a reliable partner for project-based collaborations.

Case Studies & Examples

See how past projects were developed, with insights into site-specific art installations and project outcomes.


→ View Case Studies

 
Dimensional glass and concrete commissioned artwork for healthcare facility lobby.

VISTA: Folded hills Montvale NJ c Heather Hancock 2025

Testimonials

“The piece on my wall is so incredibly striking…not only does she have a truly unique perspective, she is an absolute professional and a delight to work with.”
— Residential client, Chicago

“The lines are so clean and yet the piece still feels very organic.”
— Corporate client, Chicago
Dimensional glass and concrete commissioned artwork for healthcare conference room.

VISTA: 4 ecosystems | San Diego CA

 

Next Steps

Get in touch about your project.
→ Inquire about a commission 📩 hh@heatherhancock.com | ☎️ 847-951-6284

Heather Hancock in studio | photo credit T. Favarula 2023

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