Fountain Of Life Öffentliche Kunstinstallation by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Fountain Of Life Öffentliche Kunstinstallation by Derya Geylani Vurusan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Silber in Bildende Kunst Competition Category.

SilberBildende Kunst· 2025

Fountain Of Life Öffentliche Kunstinstallation

by Derya Geylani Vurusan

A' Design Award in Silber Winner in Bildende Kunst Category

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The Design

About Fountain Of Life Öffentliche Kunstinstallation

Fountain of Life ist ein großformatiges öffentliches Kunstwerk, das in einem Restaurant am Flughafen Istanbul installiert wurde. Die Skulptur verbindet einen handgeschnitzten Brunnen aus Travertin mit handgeformten Wasserspritzern aus Glas. Der Steinbrunnen verweist auf die Vergangenheit, während die Glasspritzer, die so geformt sind, als würden sie aus dem Brunnen aufsteigen, den gegenwärtigen Moment zum Ausdruck bringen. Der Steinbrunnen ist 3000 mm hoch, und die Glasformen variieren in der Höhe zwischen 400 mm und 1000 mm. Polierter Stein und halbtransparentes Glas verändern ihr Erscheinungsbild, wenn das Licht über die Oberflächen wandert.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silber

Fountain Of Life Öffentliche Kunstinstallation ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Silber, einer enorm prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, großartige und beeindruckende Spitzendesigns. Silber-Gewinner sind ungemein brillante und äußerst kreative Werke, die die herausragende Expertise, das Talent und den Scharfsinn ihrer Designer veranschaulichen. Von Fountain Of Life Öffentliche Kunstinstallation wird erwartet, dass es ein wunderbares Vorzeigewerk ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und zutiefst innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Silber prämierte Design ist eine höchst bemerkenswerte, bewunderte Erfindung, die den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. Fountain Of Life Öffentliche Kunstinstallation ist eine vielbeneidete Schöpfung, die Wünsche weckt, positive Gefühle vermittelt und Staunen und Verwunderung entfacht.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This is a sculptural piece in Istanbul Airport Kaimakk Restaurant that combines traditional travertine stone with large-scale glass splashes, representing the concept of time. The stone fountain symbolizes the past, while the glass splashes, shaped to appear as if they’re emerging from the fountain, capture the present moment. This design is unique due to its integration of materials and its symbolic representation of time, blending technics with a narrative that reflects both history and the present in a dynamic form.
Dimensions & Packaging: Material: Traditional travertine stone (fountain base) and hand-sculpted glass (splashes).
Dimensions:
Fountain: Height 3000mm, Width 1800mm, Depth 1800 mm
Glass splashes: Varying heights from 400 mm to 1000 mm

Production Method: Hand-carved travertine stone combined with hot glassblowing techniques.
Finish: Polished stone surface, semi-transparent glass finish.
Packaging: Custom-made wooden crate with protective padding for safe transport.
Tags: glass, contemporary glass, glass art
Production Technology: The piece was created by combining traditional materials with modern glassblowing techniques. The fountain was sculpted from travertine stone, chosen for its historical significance and texture. The glass splashes were shaped using advanced hot glass sculpting techniques, requiring precise control of temperature and pressure to achieve the desired fluid, dynamic effect. The challenge was integrating these materials in a way that highlighted their contrasting properties while conveying the passage of time through form and texture.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of the installation was merging two contrasting materials—traditional travertine stone and dynamic glass—into a cohesive design. Overcoming technical obstacles, such as controlling the shape and flow of the glass while maintaining the integrity of the stone, was crucial. Additionally, the limited production possibilities for large-scale glass sculptures and the need for precision posed significant challenges in execution.
Research: The research behind The installation is conceptual and experimental, focusing on the symbolic representation of time through material choice and form. The objective was to explore how contrasting materials like travertine stone and glass can embody past and present. Insights showed that combining history with dynamic forms creates a powerful narrative. The research impacts design by blending heritage and innovation, influencing both art and architecture in the creation of immersive, meaningful spaces.
Inspiration: The inspiration for the installation stems from my ongoing exploration of time in my Moment series. The project reflects the interplay between the past, present, and future. Traditional travertine stone, representing history, contrasts with the dynamic glass splashes, which symbolize the present moment frozen in time. Technically, the challenge of merging such contrasting materials to convey temporal concepts drove the design, aiming to create a timeless yet dynamic narrative.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2023 and finished in August 2023. The project located in Istanbul Airport, departure departmant, Kaimakk Restaurant.
Operation Flow: The project is a static installation, allowing viewers to interact visually. The object doesn’t operate in a traditional sense but transforms through its aesthetic impact. The interaction occurs as light shifts across the glass splashes and stone, creating varying reflections. Key moments happen as viewers observe the contrast between the solid, timeless stone and the dynamic, fluid glass. The piece’s strength lies in its ability to evoke emotions and thoughts about time, inviting viewers to reflect on the past and present.
Image Credits: Photo Credits: Sibel Ekenoglu