Proof of Rain Xoghol tal-Arti tal-Ħġieġ by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Proof of Rain Xoghol tal-Arti tal-Ħġieġ by Derya Geylani Vurusan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid in Disinn tal-Arti Fini u Installazzjonijiet Artistiċi Competition Category.

ĦadidArti Fini· 2025

Proof of Rain Xoghol tal-Arti tal-Ħġieġ

by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Client: Derya Geylani

Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid Winner in Arti Fini Category

15,500
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #170322

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Proof of Rain Xoghol tal-Arti tal-Ħġieġ

Proof of Rain hija skultura kontemporanja tal-ħġieġ ispirata mix-xita. Ix-xogħol huwa magħmul minn ħġieġ ifformat sħun f'nuwansi differenti ta' l-ikħal. Qtar żgħir, iffurmat permezz tax-xogħol bil-fjamma b'effett ikkontrollat ta' spruzzar, jirrappreżenta qatriet tax-xita. Forma blu minfuħa taħt il-qtar tirrappreżenta l-akkumulazzjoni ta' esperjenzi tal-ħajja. L-iskultura tkejjel 380 bi 200 bi 450 millimetru. Proof of Rain tintwera bħala installazzjoni statika, u d-dawl jikxef il-fond u r-riflessjonijiet tal-ħġieġ. L-intenzjoni hija li tingħaqad in-natura mal-ħidma tal-idejn f'forma waħda.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid

Proof of Rain Xoghol tal-Arti tal-Ħġieġ huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż mogħti lil disinji tajbin li jissodisfaw ir-rekwiżiti professjonali u industrijali mistennija minn ħolqien imfassal tajjeb. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Ħadid juru l-ħila kbira, l-ispeċjalizzazzjoni għolja, il-fehim espert u l-kapaċità kreattiva tal-ħallieqa tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Proof of Rain Xoghol tal-Arti tal-Ħġieġ ikun ħolqien imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub li huwa prattiku u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Ħadid jintegra l-aħjar prattiki tal-industrija u għandu karatteristiċi tekniċi kompetenti marbuta mal-għarfien u t-talent. Proof of Rain Xoghol tal-Arti tal-Ħġieġ huwa rispettat għall-eżattezza tiegħu u mfassal biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja u jgħin jagħmel id-dinja post aħjar.

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