Proof of Rain Sculptură din Sticlă Artistică by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Proof of Rain Sculptură din Sticlă Artistică by Derya Geylani Vurusan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Fier in Artă Plastică Competition Category.

FierArtă Plastică· 2025

Proof of Rain Sculptură din Sticlă Artistică

by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Client: Derya Geylani

A' Design Award de Fier Winner in Artă Plastică Category

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The Design

About Proof of Rain Sculptură din Sticlă Artistică

Dovada Ploii este o sculptură contemporană din sticlă, inspirată de ploaie. Lucrarea este realizată din sticlă modelată la cald, în diverse nuanțe de albastru. Mici picături, formate prin tehnica flameworking cu un efect controlat de stropire, reprezintă picăturile de ploaie. O formă suflată în albastru, aflată sub picături, reprezintă acumularea experiențelor de viață. Sculptura are dimensiunile de 380 pe 200 pe 450 de milimetri. Dovada Ploii este prezentată ca o instalație statică, iar lumina dezvăluie profunzimea și reflexiile sticlei. Intenția este de a uni natura și meșteșugul într-o singură formă.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fier

Proof of Rain Sculptură din Sticlă Artistică a câștigat A' Design Award de Fier, o recunoaștere prestigioasă acordată designurilor bune care îndeplinesc cerințele profesionale și industriale așteptate de la creații bine concepute. Câștigătorii Fierului demonstrează mare pricepere, înaltă specializare, înțelegere de specialitate și capacitate creativă din partea creatorilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Proof of Rain Sculptură din Sticlă Artistică să fie o creație foarte apreciată, admirată și prețuită, practică și inovatoare. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Fier integrează cele mai bune practici din industrie și are caracteristici tehnice competente îmbinate cu know-how și talent. Pentru acuratețea sa, Proof of Rain Sculptură din Sticlă Artistică merită respect și este conceput pentru a aduce îmbunătățiri ale calității vieții care ajută la facerea lumii un loc mai bun.

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