Proof of Rain Neneztli Tlaixnextiliztli Quiahuitl by Derya Geylani Vurusan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Toltecayotl ihuan Toltecayotl Tlatlaliliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
TepoztliToltecayotl· 2025
Proof of Rain Neneztli Tlaixnextiliztli Quiahuitl
Client: Derya Geylani
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Toltecayotl Category
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About Proof of Rain Neneztli Tlaixnextiliztli Quiahuitl
In Tlaneztli Quiahuitl in ītōcā "Neneztli Tlaixnextiliztli Quiahuitl" (Proof of Rain) yehyeh in tlamahuizolli neneztli tlachihchīhualli ītech totōca in quiahuitl. In tequitl mochīhua ika totōniā neneztli ika miec tlapālli tēxoxoctik. In tepitōn ātl-tzintzin, mochīhua ika tlemiquiliztli ika yōllōtlālīlli ātl mochīuh ika tlahtlalilo, quīzāco quiahuātl. Se pīctli xoxoctik motepachiuhtoc itzintlān in ātl-tzintzin, quīza in nechicoliztli in nemiliztli tlaīxmatiliztli. In tlamahuizolli quipiya ītamachīhualiz 380 īhuān 200 īhuān 450 milímetro. In "Neneztli Tlaixnextiliztli Quiahuitl" motēititīa nezcaliztica catcah, īhuān in tlanextli quiīxpantia in tlaneli īhuān in tlanexīlōca in neneztli. In nequiliztli ic monelhuayōtia in yōllōcayōtl īhuān in tlachīhualiztli zan ce fōrma.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli
Proof of Rain Neneztli Tlaixnextiliztli Quiahuitl ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Proof of Rain Neneztli Tlaixnextiliztli Quiahuitl ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Proof of Rain Neneztli Tlaixnextiliztli Quiahuitl quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.
Behind the Design
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- 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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