Rezzan Hasoglu

Studio Sahil

Glassblower

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Colourful glass experimentation

Rezzan was a finalist of the Lexus Design Award 2019
She works with experimental materials and processes in her glassware
She has developed a technique to incorporate natural sands onto handblown glass

Rezzan Hasoglu, glassblower and industrial designer, was born in Istanbul. She studied industrial design at Rhode Island School of Design, visual arts and communication design at Sabanci University, followed by an MA in Design Products at the Royal College of Art, London. In 2018 she founded Studio Sahil, her design practice based in London. Rezzan's journey seamlessly blends craftsmanship and digital innovation. Focused on memory and intangible cultural heritage, her pieces explore processes and materials. She makes glassware, installations, homeware and jewellery that resonate with cultural richness and authenticity.

Interview

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How would you describe your creations?: I work with experimental material and processes, inspired by nature and intangible cultural heritage to create objects that narrate a story which could be glassware, installations, or home products.
Do you remember when you first thought of picking up this craft?: One winter semester, while studying Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design, I chose a class called Introduction to Glass Blowing. I stepped into a warm room with a furnace on full fire. The first project was to blow a bubble – a liquid material slowly turns solid and changes colour. The versatility of glass fascinated me from that point on.
Can you describe your glass and sand project?: The infusion of sand in glass is an ongoing research project. I even have a sand library. I use different techniques of glassmaking combined with sand. Working with sand from different parts of the world, infused in glass, makes me happy to encapsulate time and place into a tangible object.
Do you consciously push boundaries in working with new materials?: Of course. Once I am very familiar with making a collection, it is time for something new. Every year I try to learn new skills, use new technologies like AI. By working with different glass workshops, I also learn more creative discourse.

Rezzan Hasoglu is a master artisan: she began her career in 2012 and she started teaching in 2009