Proof of Rain Ihe Nkiri Iko Gilaasi by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Proof of Rain Ihe Nkiri Iko Gilaasi by Derya Geylani Vurusan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Nkà Mma na Nkwụnye Nkà Competition Category.

IgweNkà Mma· 2025

Proof of Rain Ihe Nkiri Iko Gilaasi

by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Client: Derya Geylani

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Nkà Mma Category

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The Design

About Proof of Rain Ihe Nkiri Iko Gilaasi

Proof of Rain bụ ihe nkiri iko gilaasi nke oge a nke sitere n'echiche mmiri ozuzo. A na-eji gilaasi a kpokwara ọkụ mee ya, nke nwere agba blu dị iche iche. Obere mmiri mmiri, nke ejiri ọrụ ọkụ (flameworking) na mmemme mfesa a na-achịkwa mee, na-anọchi anya mkpụrụ mmiri ozuzo. Ihe e mere site n'ikupụ ume nke dị n'okpuru mmiri mmiri ndị a na-anọchi anya nchikota nke ahụmahụ ndụ. Ihe nkiri a dị 380 site na 200 ruo na 450 millimita n'ogo. A na-egosipụta Proof of Rain dị ka ihe nkiri na-adịghị agbanwe agbanwe, ebe ìhè na-egosipụta omimi na ndabere nke gilaasi ahụ. Ebumnuche ya bụ ijikọ okike na nka n'otu ụdị.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Proof of Rain Ihe Nkiri Iko Gilaasi meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Proof of Rain Ihe Nkiri Iko Gilaasi ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Proof of Rain Ihe Nkiri Iko Gilaasi maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This is a contemporary glass art piece that uniquely combines hot glass shaping with symbolic representation. The piece features droplets, shaped by splashing effects, symbolizing raindrops. The blue blown form beneath them represents the accumulation of life experiences. What sets this design apart is its innovative approach to capturing the natural essence of rain, blending technical precision with emotional depth, resulting in a striking, meaningful artwork that merges nature and craft.
Dimensions & Packaging: 380 mm x 200mm x 450 mm
Tags: glass, contemporary glass, glass art
Production Technology: The piece was created using advanced hot glass shaping techniques, where molten glass was carefully blown into forms with varying shades of blue. The droplets were shaped through flameworking tecnics with a controlled splashing effect, simulating the impact of rain. Precision in temperature control and timing was essential to achieve the desired texture and fluidity in the glass. The final form was carefully constructed to represent both the raindrops and their accumulation, capturing the interplay between craftsmanship and nature.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge in artwork is lay in capturing the delicate essence of rain through glass, balancing artistic expression with technical precision. The difficulty stemmed from the need to replicate the fluid, dynamic nature of raindrops using static material. Overcoming the physical constraints of glassblowing, such as controlling splashing effects and maintaining form integrity, was crucial. Additionally, integrating historical symbolism with contemporary techniques posed a challenge, demanding a deep understanding of both craft and meaning.
Research: The research behind the artwork is an experimental, focusing on the intersection of nature and glass art. The objective was to explore how glass can symbolically represent natural phenomena, specifically rain. The methodology involved trial and error, using hot glass shaping and splashing effects to replicate the fluidity of rain. Data was gathered through observation and adjustments to temperature, pressure, and technique. Insights revealed that blending symbolism with craftsmanship creates deeper emotional resonance. The impact extends to design by pushing the boundaries of traditional glass techniques, encouraging innovation in both artistic and functional contexts.
Inspiration: The inspiration stems from the natural phenomenon of rainfall and its symbolic connection to life and memory. Motivated by the desire to capture the transient beauty of rain, the project explores how water droplets accumulate and shape the landscape. Technically, it combines hot glass shaping techniques with splashing effects, reflecting the intersection of nature and craftsmanship, while also delving into the emotional significance of lived experiences and their accumulation over time.
Project Duration: The project started in 20th of February and finished in April 2025. It exhibited during CI BLOOM, which is a leading art fair in Turkey, İstanbul in 25-28 April 2024
Operation Flow: It operates as a static installation, where viewers interact with the piece visually. The transformation happens through the glass's intricate design, where each droplet and form is carefully shaped to evoke the sensation of rain. The key interaction comes from observing the piece's details and reflections, with the light revealing its depth. Its effectiveness lies in the combination of delicate glasswork and its symbolic representation, offering a powerful emotional connection to nature and life.
Image Credits: Photo Credit: Deniz Tapkan