Fountain of Life
Silver 2025

Fountain of Life

by Derya Geylani Vuruşan

This sculptural piece, located at İstanbul Airport's Kaimakk Restaurant, combines traditional travertine stone with large scale glass splashes to represent the concept of time. The stone fountain symbolizes the past, while the glass splashes, appearing to emerge from the fountain, capture the present moment. The design stands out through its integration of contrasting materials and its symbolic representation of time, blending craftsmanship with a narrative that reflects both history and the present in a dynamic form.

Questions & Answers

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1

What materials are used in the Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork?

Answer

Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork is made of traditional travertine stone for the fountain base and hand-sculpted glass for the splashes.

2

What are the dimensions of the fountain base in the Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork?

Answer

Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork has a fountain base measuring 3000mm in height, 1800mm in width, and 1800mm in depth.

3

What is the height range of the glass splashes in the Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork?

Answer

Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork includes glass splashes with heights ranging from 400mm to 1000mm.

4

What production methods were used to create the Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork?

Answer

Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork was created by combining hand-carved travertine stone with hot glassblowing techniques.

5

What finish details are specified for the Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork?

Answer

Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork has a polished stone surface and a semi-transparent glass finish.

6

Where is the Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork located?

Answer

Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork is located in the departure department of Istanbul Airport at the Kaimakk Restaurant.

7

When was the Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork completed?

Answer

Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork was completed in August 2023.

8

Which award did the Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork receive in 2025?

Answer

Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork was awarded Silver in A' Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Award in 2025.

9

What glass finishing or surface treatment techniques are applied to the splashes in the Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork?

Answer

Fountain Of Life Large Scale Public Artwork has a semi-transparent finish on the hand-sculpted glass splashes.

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