A new collection, ENCODE, has been taking shape in the studio since last fall. I wanted this series to feature the industrial textures of concrete that I find extremely satisfying.
ENCODE grow may 13 | 20” x 20” | glass + paint c Heather Hancock 2020
My work depends on the strong textural contrast of shimmery glass against matte grout to highlight the dynamic nature of glass. At the same time, I love that sanded, varied matte texture of concrete as a material in its own right.
In ENCODE the variations in the concrete surface contrast with the precision of etched lines and cut glass. Abstracted words of optimism and hope and strength are cut in glass and inlayed in the matte grout. A painted element brings in playful color and form. Different lighting conditions and viewer motion make for infinitely variable views.