My work explores how material, light, and movement can shape meaningful human experiences. With a first career in healthcare—including 13 years as a speech-language pathologist and program director specializing in brain injury and stroke care—I bring a unique perspective to projects for healing environments. This background informs my interest in what engages and activates the human mind.
rendering | THRIVE c Heather Hancock 2025
I create “human-activated art”—works that shimmer, shift, and transform as viewers move past. In this case, as viewers drive past. Glass is central to this vision: its luminous qualities catch light and create dynamic interactions that invite curiosity and calm. For exterior applications, I combine UV-stable glass inlay with architectural-grade concrete, producing installations that are both visually compelling and highly durable for public spaces. I see integration with architectural context in palette and vocabulary as a top priority.
My approach to concept development is to find clean geometric forms that abstract natural rhythms and connectivity. The result is art that is deeply rooted in attention and perception—a natural complement to the mission of a neuroscience care environment.
rendering | THRIVE c Heather Hancock 2025
I can envision a series of architecturally integrated panels spanning 50-foot exterior walls—an abstract visual language inspired by nature’s rhythm and neural connectivity. The design evolves across the surface, creating a sense of progression and movement as patients and families arrive. Inlaid glass elements catch and refract daylight, bringing shimmer and subtle motion for an engaging experience. Scaled and finished to complement the building’s architecture, the installation delivers visual calm, dynamic interaction, and a strong connection to the mission of this healthcare facility.