The image displays the name "Blessing Hancock," renowned sculpture artist, written in bold, white capital letters on a black background.

Process

Process

Reflecting Communities

All of Blessing’s pieces echo the culture in which they live, so engaging the local community and bringing in the right partners to build each unique piece are critical to the process.

The word “community” can mean something different to everyone, whether it’s a corporate company or a small coastal town. Before starting a new work, Blessing thinks about the community that will ultimately enjoy the piece to plan her approach.

Community Engagement

Blessing’s goal is for each work to be a powerful landmark that enriches the human experience and creates an atmosphere of participation, curiosity and connection to community.

To do that, Blessing uses various tactics to engage with community members so they feel represented and a part of the artistic process.

Tactics include:

  • Leading hands-on workshops
  • Incorporating original artwork, poetry, music, and dance
  • Conducting surveys and questionnaires
  • Hiring local artist mentees
  • Outreach at community gatherings, festivals, and creative events

An Innovative Approach

Blessing is a standout in her industry for the innovative path she took in the sculpture field.

So she can solely focus on her creative process, Blessing brings together experts in fabrication, engineering and installation to construct each work.

BRING BLESSING TO YOUR COMMUNITY

community engagement PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

A person climbs inside an intricate metal structure filled with colorful circular decorations, spiral patterns, and bicycle wheels. The sky is overcast, providing a soft, diffused light. The vibrant colors and unique design of this Blessing Hancock sculpture create an artistic atmosphere.

Bike Church

Bike Church is a solar-powered sculpture made from recycled bicycle parts. High school students participated in a summer internship, where they each designed a circular panel within the sculpture.
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A modern, egg-shaped sculpture with translucent panels projects a mesmerizing glow in blue and purple hues against the twilight sky. Nestled on a landscaped area with trees and a pathway, it stands out while the street forms a subtle backdrop.

Heart Beacon

The life-saving mission of the Emergency Coordination Center in Portland displays the heartbeats of visitors who enter the sculpture.
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A teardrop-shaped sculpture by Blessing Hancock, illuminated in blue light, is adorned with multiple languages carved into its surface. The light casts the characters' shadows onto the ground, creating intricate patterns. A lit water fountain is visible in the background, enhancing the night scene.

Brilliance

Each of the six sculptures incorporates a unique multi-lingual narrative collected from the local community, representing six different languages and cultures.
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An innovative, large, translucent Blessing Hancock sculpture with an organic, twisting form is situated outdoors, illuminated from within with soft, warm lights. Two people are standing beneath the structure, conversing, with an overcast sky in the background.

Chinook Arc

Touch-sensitive lighting invites physical and social interaction with this large sculpture in Calgary that reflects the city’s unique weather phenomenon.
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A modern outdoor sculpture by Blessing Hancock, consisting of two vertical, curving metallic panels standing parallel to each other. Each panel is intricately cut to form words such as "INTEGRITY," "FRIENDS," and "BRAVE." The sculpture stands in front of a building with a covered entrance.

Accolades

Community members reflected on the meaning of honor, merit, and service surrounding the protective presence of the Maryland police service.
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