The heirloom porcelains that make up the work carry the traces of history to the present, while the sculpted glass represents a frozen moment and timelessness. The fact that the glass in antique cups is shaped like it is when a liquid splashes brings together a snapshot of the fluidity with the viewer. Colored glasses preferred as transparent and opaque were selected in accordance with the structure and concept of the cup.
Derya Geylani is a contemporary glass artist and a lecturer at Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Glass. Her practice involves combining narrative elements with glass as a medium, often addressing environmental and socio-political themes. Through a process that merges conceptual storytelling and material exploration, they create works that aim to engage audiences and encourage awareness. Her approach reflects an ongoing investigation into the relationship between form, content, and context in contemporary glass art.
Usta Design offers different and striking ideas, as if touched by a master, with interior architecture glass installation, art and design objects in the field of glass, glass lighting designs, natural textile products, jewelry designs, ceramic design objects. Drawing attention to social and environmental issues with its collaborations with many important brands since 2018, Usta Design continues to sign projects that make a difference.