Proof of Rain ガラスアート彫刻 by Derya Geylani Vurusan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in ファインアート・アートインスタレーションデザイン Competition Category.
鉄ファインアート· 2025
Proof of Rain ガラスアート彫刻
Client: Derya Geylani
A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in ファインアート Category
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About Proof of Rain ガラスアート彫刻
「Proof of Rain（雨の証）」は、降り雨に着想を得た現代ガラス彫刻である。作品は、さまざまな濃淡のブルーを用いたホットワーク（熱間成形）ガラスによって制作されている。バーナーワークにより、飛沫の効果を精緻にコントロールして形づくられた小さな粒は、雨粒を表現している。その粒の下に配された吹きガラスによるブルーのフォルムは、人生における経験の積み重なりを象徴する。作品の寸法は380×200×450ミリメートル。「Proof of Rain」は静的なインスタレーションとして展示され、光がガラスの奥行きと反射を浮かび上がらせる。自然と手仕事を一つのかたちへと結び合わせることを意図した作品である。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 鉄賞
Proof of Rain ガラスアート彫刻は、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Proof of Rain ガラスアート彫刻は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Proof of Rain ガラスアート彫刻は、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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
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