Proof of Rain Tohu o te Ua by Derya Geylani Vurusan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Toi me te Whakaaturanga Toi Competition Category.
RinoToi· 2025
Proof of Rain Tohu o te Ua
Client: Derya Geylani
A' Design Award Rino Winner in Toi Category
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About Proof of Rain Tohu o te Ua
Ko Tohu o te Ua he whakapakoko karāihe o nāianei i puta mai i te whakaaro ki te ua e heke ana. He mea hanga te mahi toi nei mai i te karāihe whakaahua wera, i ngā momo āhua kikorangi rerekē. Ko ngā matiti iti, i hangaia mā te mahi mura ahi me tētahi pānga pupuha whakahaerehia, e tohu ana i ngā pata ua. Ko tētahi āhua kikorangi i puhia e takoto ana i raro i ngā matiti e tohu ana i te putunga o ngā wheako o te ao. Ko ngā nekehanga o te whakapakoko he 380 ki te 200 ki te 450 mirimita. Ka whakaaturia a Tohu o te Ua hei whakaturanga tū tonu, ā, mā te māramatanga e whakaatu te hōhonutanga me ngā whakaata o te karāihe. Ko te whāinga kia honoa te taiao me te mahi toi ki roto i te āhua kotahi.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Rino
Ko Proof of Rain Tohu o te Ua te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Proof of Rain Tohu o te Ua he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Proof of Rain Tohu o te Ua mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.
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
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