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Fountain Of Life عوامی آرٹ تنصیب by Derya Geylani Vurusan

Fountain Of Life عوامی آرٹ تنصیب by Derya Geylani Vurusan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award نقرئی انعام in لطیف فنون اور آرٹ تنصیب ڈیزائن Competition Category.


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Fountain Of Life عوامی آرٹ تنصیب

by Derya Geylani Vurusan

A' Design Award نقرئی انعام Winner in لطیف فن Category

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The Design

About Fountain Of Life عوامی آرٹ تنصیب

فاؤنٹین آف لائف ایک بڑے پیمانے کا عوامی فن پارہ ہے جو استنبول ایئرپورٹ کے ایک ریستوران میں نصب کیا گیا ہے۔ یہ مجسمہ ہاتھ سے تراشے گئے ٹریورٹائن پتھر کے فوارے کو ہاتھ سے تشکیل دی گئی شیشے کی چھینٹوں کے ساتھ یکجا کرتا ہے۔ پتھر کا فوارہ ماضی کی طرف اشارہ کرتا ہے، جبکہ شیشے کی چھینٹیں، جنہیں اس طرح تشکیل دیا گیا ہے کہ وہ فوارے سے اٹھتی ہوئی محسوس ہوں، موجودہ لمحے کا اظہار کرتی ہیں۔ پتھر کا فوارہ 3000 ملی میٹر بلند ہے، اور شیشے کی اشکال کی بلندی 400 ملی میٹر سے 1000 ملی میٹر تک ہے۔ چمکایا ہوا پتھر اور نیم شفاف شیشہ روشنی کی سطحوں پر حرکت کے ساتھ اپنی ظاہری شکل بدلتے رہتے ہیں۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award نقرئی انعام

Fountain Of Life عوامی آرٹ تنصیب A' Design Award نقرئی انعام کا فاتح ہے، جو دلکش، عالی شان اور متاثر کن اعلیٰ ترین درجے کے ڈیزائنز کو دیا جانے والا غیر معمولی طور پر باوقار اعتراف ہے۔ نقرئی انعام کے فاتحین نہایت درخشاں اور بے حد تخلیقی کام ہیں جو اپنے ڈیزائنرز کی نمایاں مہارت، ہنر اور بصیرت کو ظاہر کرتے ہیں۔ Fountain Of Life عوامی آرٹ تنصیب سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ایک شاندار، نمونہ بننے والا کام ہوگا جو قابل ذکر حد تک پیشہ ورانہ اور گہرائی سے جدید ہے۔ A' Design Award نقرئی انعام جیتنے والا یہ ڈیزائن ایک انتہائی قابل توجہ اور سراہی جانے والی ایجاد ہے جو فائدہ پہنچاتی اور فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن اور ٹیکنالوجی کی حدود کو آگے بڑھاتی ہے۔ Fountain Of Life عوامی آرٹ تنصیب وہ تخلیق ہے جس پر بے حد رشک کیا جاتا ہے، جو خواہشات کو ابھارتی، مثبت احساسات لاتی اور حیرت اور تحیر کو جنم دیتی ہے۔

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
This is a sculptural piece in Istanbul Airport Kaimakk Restaurant that combines traditional travertine stone with large-scale glass splashes, representing the concept of time. The stone fountain symbolizes the past, while the glass splashes, shaped to appear as if they’re emerging from the fountain, capture the present moment. This design is unique due to its integration of materials and its symbolic representation of time, blending technics with a narrative that reflects both history and the present in a dynamic form.
Dimensions & Packaging
Material: Traditional travertine stone (fountain base) and hand-sculpted glass (splashes).
Dimensions:
Fountain: Height 3000mm, Width 1800mm, Depth 1800 mm
Glass splashes: Varying heights from 400 mm to 1000 mm

Production Method: Hand-carved travertine stone combined with hot glassblowing techniques.
Finish: Polished stone surface, semi-transparent glass finish.
Packaging: Custom-made wooden crate with protective padding for safe transport.
Tags
glass, contemporary glass, glass art
Production Technology
The piece was created by combining traditional materials with modern glassblowing techniques. The fountain was sculpted from travertine stone, chosen for its historical significance and texture. The glass splashes were shaped using advanced hot glass sculpting techniques, requiring precise control of temperature and pressure to achieve the desired fluid, dynamic effect. The challenge was integrating these materials in a way that highlighted their contrasting properties while conveying the passage of time through form and texture.
Design Challenge
The hardest part of the installation was merging two contrasting materials—traditional travertine stone and dynamic glass—into a cohesive design. Overcoming technical obstacles, such as controlling the shape and flow of the glass while maintaining the integrity of the stone, was crucial. Additionally, the limited production possibilities for large-scale glass sculptures and the need for precision posed significant challenges in execution.
Research
The research behind The installation is conceptual and experimental, focusing on the symbolic representation of time through material choice and form. The objective was to explore how contrasting materials like travertine stone and glass can embody past and present. Insights showed that combining history with dynamic forms creates a powerful narrative. The research impacts design by blending heritage and innovation, influencing both art and architecture in the creation of immersive, meaningful spaces.
Inspiration
The inspiration for the installation stems from my ongoing exploration of time in my Moment series. The project reflects the interplay between the past, present, and future. Traditional travertine stone, representing history, contrasts with the dynamic glass splashes, which symbolize the present moment frozen in time. Technically, the challenge of merging such contrasting materials to convey temporal concepts drove the design, aiming to create a timeless yet dynamic narrative.
Project Duration
The project started in May 2023 and finished in August 2023. The project located in Istanbul Airport, departure departmant, Kaimakk Restaurant.
Operation Flow
The project is a static installation, allowing viewers to interact visually. The object doesn’t operate in a traditional sense but transforms through its aesthetic impact. The interaction occurs as light shifts across the glass splashes and stone, creating varying reflections. Key moments happen as viewers observe the contrast between the solid, timeless stone and the dynamic, fluid glass. The piece’s strength lies in its ability to evoke emotions and thoughts about time, inviting viewers to reflect on the past and present.
Image Credits
Photo Credits: Sibel Ekenoglu

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