a) ISLAMIC PORTIERE: Homage India: 111' high; 68' wide.

For three years (2006-08), the artist travelled and worked throughout Asia and the Pacific. She marvels at Asia’s spectacular variety, both of nature and of man-made spiritual artifacts, all peacefully and harmoniously co-existing.

The inspiration for this piece is the Islamic architecture and art of the Taj Mahal and the Ganesh Pol near Jaipur, where precious and semi-precious stones are shaped to create flowers set into intricate marblework. Cecile Jacobs now uses applique, hand-embroidery, fabric paint, beads and mirrors to create similar effects on a fabric base for this original design.

b) Beyond.

Inspired by the grounds of the Tomb of the Mogul Emperor Mughal Jahangir (built by his son, Shah Jahan) in Lahore, Pakistan. This complex was his prototype for the Taj Mahal.