Aug 2020 – Jun 2021
Jessica Hancock provided the design and on-site installation/decoration of three domes (the largest measuring 28 feet in diameter, and the other two each measuring 14 feet in diameter); the decoration of a 40-foot x 28-foot wall containing the Mihrab and Minbar; decoration of the Mihrab area (a semi-circular wall measuring 18 feet tall x 9 feet wide); the custom frosting of 28 arched windows (11 measuring 5.5 feet wide x 3 feet tall, and 17 measuring 3 feet wide x 2 feet tall); the gilded decoration of a 4 foot x 4 foot geometric border design along the top of all four walls around a 10,000 square foot gymnasium; the application of a tessellating geometric pattern across a 50-foot wide x 4-foot tall mezzanine and across three arcs in the Main Entry (with the largest arch measuring 20 feet tall), and throughout two locker areas with an approximate wall space of 30 square feet. I also hand-gilded two large glass windows measuring 5.5 feet x 3 feet (using 22k gold) and gilded a full ceiling in the arched entry leading to the Musalla. I also supervised the gilding of all recessed gold ceilings throughout the Musalla. Additional services provided include design of door signs and Gathering Area décor, and the production of a 48-page promotional brochure for Rekaz Home Builders that highlights the construction and artistry, as well as Community contributions to the project.
The Alhuda Foundation Islamic Center of Indiana was developed and constructed by Rekaz Builders
Jessica Hancock carefully recreated Arabic calligraphy by hand, in 22k gold, on a grand scale on the 28′ diameter dome in the Musallah and in the prayer niche or Mihrab.
This 28′ diameter dome was designed by and hand-painted and hand-gilded by Jessica Hancock. The artistry and gilding took 16 days to completely install.
This mihrab was designed by and hand-painted and hand-gilded by Jessica Hancock. It stands over 16 feet tall and is decorated from floor to ceiling using 22k gold.
One of two 16′ diameter domes designed and hand-painted and hand-gilded in 22k gold by Jessica Hancock.
Jessica Hancock carefully recreated Arabic calligraphy by hand, in 22k gold, on a grand scale on the 28′ diameter dome in the Musallah and in the prayer niche or Mihrab.
Jessica Hancock designed and treated 25+ windows throughout the building in either decorative window frost or 22k gold eglomise designs.
Jessica Hancock, together with the help of her son, applied over 75,000 sheets of real and imitation gold leaf in the Alhuda center. Ceilings and decorative borders of gold are found in most major areas including the gymnasium.
