Mr Eggo Nì Glainne Cruinneachail by Cagkan Paca and Guler Keresteci

Mr Eggo Nì Glainne Cruinneachail by Cagkan Paca and Guler Keresteci is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Ealain Fhìnealta agus Dealbhadh Stàladh Ealain Competition Category.

IarannEalain Fhìnealta· 2026

Mr Eggo Nì Glainne Cruinneachail

by Cagkan Paca and Guler Keresteci

Client: Marquisate

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Ealain Fhìnealta Category

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The Design

About Mr Eggo Nì Glainne Cruinneachail

'S e nì glainne cruinneachail a th' ann am Mr Eggo, air a dhèanamh le làimh ann an obair-lann ann an Istanbul. Tha an dealbhadh a' cur còmhla bodhaig ann an cumadh uighe le snìomhan dùmhail a tha a' suaineadh timcheall air a' chruth. Tha Mr Eggo air a chumadh fhad 's a tha a' ghlainne teth, aig 1200 ceum Celsius, a' cleachdadh dhòighean traidiseanta sèididh-beòil agus innealan meatailt. Tha lìomhadh ioma-ìre agus fuarachadh fo smachd a' toirt soilleireachd optaigeach àrd don uachdar. Tha coltas air an t-snìomhan gu bheil e ag atharrachadh ruitheam nuair a thathar a' coimhead air an nì bho cheàrnan eadar-dhealaichte. Tha gach dath air a dhèanamh ann an deasachadh cuibhrichte de 20 pìos. Tha an cruth a' tarraing air cuach-mhullach Hagia Sophia agus air an ugh mar shamhla air comas.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Mr Eggo Nì Glainne Cruinneachail air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Mr Eggo Nì Glainne Cruinneachail na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Mr Eggo Nì Glainne Cruinneachail airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Crafted in our Istanbul atelier using the traditional precision mouth-blown glass technique, the piece incorporates a spiral outline while hot, requiring exceptional skill due to its denser form. Produced with Kristalika by our dedicated team, it is limited to an edition of 20 per colour, each Mr Eggo bearing the unrepeatable imprint of its creation
Dimensions & Packaging: H 250 mm × W 200 mm × D 190 mm
Tags: glass art, hand blown glass, collectible object, contemporary sculpture, limited edition, sensory art, functional art, avant garde design, Istanbul atelier
Production Technology: Produced at 1200 degrees Celsius in our Istanbul atelier using Kristalika glass, each piece is hand-crafted through traditional mouth-blown techniques with the aid of specialized metal tools. After shaping, it undergoes a multi-stage polishing and controlled cooling process to maximize optical clarity and surface quality
Design Challenge: The main challenge was preventing cracks caused by the stress between the dense spiral and the slender egg-shaped main body during the hot glass formation process. This required developing a proprietary technique and conducting extensive testing to ensure structural stability while maintaining the intended aesthetics. Additional challenges included achieving compatibility between color codes produced in different chemical compositions, controlling kiln temperatures, and maintaining optimal ambient conditions. Due to the chemical differences between locally produced and imported glass colors, we selected brands with more advanced properties, identifying specific tones that matched the required codes through extensive meetings and consultations, and imported them ensuring that no stage of the production process was left to chance.
Research: This project merges traditional glassblowing craftsmanship with contemporary sculptural design, focusing on the dynamic interaction between form and viewer perception. The integration of a dense spiral around a slender main body was achieved through a proprietary hot glass technique developed to control stress during formation. Produced with Kristalika glass at 1200 degrees Celsius in our Istanbul workshop, each piece underwent advanced polishing for a flawless finish. The result emerged from an extensive R&D process, where every detail from color codes to gram specific glass composition was rigorously tested. This method delivers a refined balance between form and tension, enhancing both the tactile engagement and the artistic value of the limited edition collectible.
Inspiration: Inspired by the dome and intricate motifs of Hagia Sophia one of the finest examples of the ancient architecture hosted by Istanbul’s storied lands Mr. Eggo embodies a contemporary interpretation of traditional mouth-blown glass, giving form a distinct identity. Drawing on the egg as a universal symbol of potential and the spiral as the code of the cosmos, it explores the continuity of rebirth. With its sculptural presence, it awaits to be understood through a tactile and visual dialogue.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2023 and was completed in January 2025
Operation Flow: The egg shaped main body, encircled by the spiral, changes its rhythm when viewed from different angles, offering a constantly shifting visual experience. With its concept and aesthetics, it adds meaning to the atmosphere.
Team Members: Cagkan Paca and Guler Keresteci
Image Credits: Image #1: Photograph by Cagkan Paca, White Background Product Shot, 2024.