Plyn vases
by FAINA
by FAINA
Author of the PLYN collection - Victoria Yakusha
Photo - Yevhenii Avramenko
Photo - Yevhenii Avramenko
Retouching, text - FAINA
Year - 2021
FAINA collection of live design portraited the water in the new series of glass vases — PLYN. In Ukrainian PLYN means fluidity. Spontaneous, emotional, fluid — the design pieces reflect the uncontrolled nature of the water that eternally changes its forms. "We took the Water Element as a material symbol of an infinite fluidity of being. This living matter can take different forms, but never lose its essence. We have to learn from Water." — comments Victoria Yakusha, founder of FAINA and author of the collection.
The PLYN series includes 5 vases of different sizes. A descending mountain stream — PLYN narrow vase, a tranquil deep river — PLYN shallow vase, water overcoming the banks — PLYN wide vase. Similar to merging bodies of water, PLYN Duo vases feature two necks inletting into one flow.
Acceptance of the living nature of the material was a forming part of the design. "We didn't want to use the molds and just let the pieces be as they have to. Each vase is imbued with a unique living soul — no two are alike.”
Taking the mission to pass the story on, FAINA is known for reviving ancient crafts in modern design. Voices of centuries come to life through the Ukrainian technique of free blowing called ‚gutnytstvo‘. The master crafts each piece by hand without any molds, therefore even two identical pieces naturally differ — in thickness, forms, depth of tone.
The PLYN vases were presented in Paris during Summer Solstice, a time of natural renewal and most strength of Mother Nature. To narrate the message behind the PLYN decor, an art exhibition included a live performance with water and a flexible human body reflecting the idea of the fluidity of being.
