Barduck Set of 2 Long drink Glasses
by Ali Bakova
These long drink NUDE Barduck glasses prove that less is more when it comes to glassware. A brainchild of the award-winning Turkish designer, Ali Bakova, the artist drew inspiration from altered states of form and texture. Crafted from lead-free crystal, the irregular silhouette and highly textured surfaces feel at once thoroughly modern and timeless.
INTRODUCING
Ali Bakova
Turkish industrial designer Ali Bakova works from a studio in the large industrial zone of Istanbul’s business district, Maslak, where creative offices and auto repair shops – designers and industry – live side-by-side. In 2015, Bakova, who is also one of the city’s most respected design educators, co-curated an exhibition entitled Atölye Maslak Maker Culture during which the small-scale production of artistic and artisanal objects was conducted on-site, using 3D printers. Bakova’s work can be playful – he may fashion a cat from Iznik tiles or a wooden chair taking its cues from the iconic Galata Bridge – but it also focuses on purity, what is essential and smart functionality.
