As part of the “18.45 Talks | Residue” series, a talk by glass artist Felekşan Onar, founder of Fy-Shan Glass Studio, was held at İskele on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 18:45. In the talk, she presented her exhibition titled “Residue,” in which she transformed her glass-making practice into a sustainable model by re-evaluating leftover glass pieces from production processes.
Onar emphasized that pieces discarded as waste can be just as valuable and unique as finished products, and shared insights into her working methods and the works featured in the exhibition.
Felekşan Onar began her journey in glassmaking at a private workshop and later received formal training in traditional glassmaking at The Glass Furnace (Cam Ocağı) in Istanbul. In 2003, she founded her own studio, Fy-Shan Glass Studio, and has since expanded her practice by moving fluidly between historical craftsmanship, modern design, and contemporary art. Her studio, which encompasses a wide range of techniques—including casting, kiln forming, flame working, hot shaping, blowing, and cold working—has served as a space for technical exploration and experimentation.
Born and raised in Türkiye, Onar completed her undergraduate studies in Economics and Music History at Cornell University and earned her master’s degree from Harvard Business School. She has continued her practice in her Pera-based studio in Istanbul, as well as in Berlin and Murano.
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