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OVOID
這件裝置藝術宛若蛋形燈籠懸掛於 Wadi Hanifah 橋面下，位於沙烏地阿拉伯首都利雅德 Riyadh 西北郊迪里耶 Diriyah 區，橫跨乾谷平原的橋梁不僅是連接山谷兩側城鎮的交通要道，也是當地一處重要的文化遺址，許多到訪的旅人能於橋上俯瞰 Wadi Hanifah 周圍生態及河床全貌，成為國際旅客喜愛的熱門景點。
Suspended beneath the Wadi Hanifah Bridge like a glowing, egg-shaped lantern, this installation art piece is located in the Diriyah district, northwest of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The bridge, which spans the dry valley plain, serves not only as a critical transportation link connecting towns on either side of the valley but also as a significant cultural landmark. Visitors are drawn to this site to enjoy panoramic views of the ecological landscape and riverbed of Wadi Hanifah, making it a popular destination for international travelers.
夜幕降臨之際，往來利雅德 Wadi Hanifah 橋面上川流不息的車輛紛紛點亮車頭燈，一閃一爍回應著懸掛橋下的「Ovoid」，那微微綻放討喜光芒的蛋體身形，好不熱鬧！這件來自西班牙藝術家 SpY 創作的作品，在第四屆盛大規模 Noor Riyadh 燈光藝術節中，以他獨有的創作語言，運用裝置的形式概念和環境對話，從中傳遞著 SpY 獨特思考，與觀者引發深刻共鳴。
As night falls, the steady flow of vehicles crossing the Wadi Hanifah Bridge lights up the scene with flickering headlights, seemingly in conversation with the “Ovoid” installation below. The softly glowing, bright red ovoid creates a lively contrast against the tranquil surroundings. Created by Spanish artist SpY, this piece debuted at the fourth edition of the grand Noor Riyadh light art festival. It embodies SpY's distinctive artistic language, using installation as a medium to engage in a conceptual and spatial dialogue with its environment, evoking profound resonance with viewers.
「Ovoid」規模高達 35 公尺的光體，倒影於 Wadi Hanifah 山谷深夜寂靜水面，延伸的形體使視覺更顯龐大，與周圍生態共創著動態光影，雖短暫卻令人著迷，其存在不僅具原創性，更運用強烈的視覺衝擊，觸動觀者的內在感官。SpY 擅於將作品融合於環境的創作形式十分震撼人心，他透過裝置挑戰從城市到公共藝術，其作品不單在城市街道上出沒，也在國際知名博物館和畫廊中展出，於互動過程擴展了影響力、在人們心中留下深刻印記。
Standing 35 meters tall, the illuminated red ovoid casts a striking reflection on the still waters of the Wadi Hanifah valley at night, doubling its visual scale and creating an even more imposing presence. Its interaction with the surrounding ecosystem generates dynamic light and shadow effects that are fleeting yet mesmerizing. Not only does the installation stand out for its originality, but it also employs powerful visual impact to evoke an emotional and sensory connection in its audience. SpY masterfully integrates his work into the environment, delivering a profound artistic experience. Through this installation, he challenges the boundaries of urban and public art, creating works not only on city streets but also showcased in internationally renowned museums and galleries. These works leave a lasting impression by expanding the scope of artistic interaction and influence.
裝置壯觀的鵝蛋外型，在觀者接近作品的過程中，逐漸被其巨大形體深深吸引，隨之進入一場尺度與環境之間的對話，藉由步伐移動不斷變化的位置和縮放比例，邀請人們重新審視自身所處定位，紅色光源悄然映於水面，視覺、環境和感知逐步展開更深層的互動，進一步深化對作品體驗與四周的感官連結，其鮮明色彩與尺度為這座城市景觀挹注新活力。
The Ovoid’s monumental form captivates viewers as they approach, drawing them into an immersive dialogue between scale and space. As they move around the piece, their shifting perspectives invite them to reassess their sense of place and position within the environment. The ovoid’s red glow reflects softly on the water, enhancing the interplay of light, space, and perception. This deepens the viewer's engagement with the artwork and its surroundings, while its vivid color and monumental scale inject new vitality into the urban landscape.
SpY 的「Ovoid」正如他一貫的創作理念，重新定義了公共創作與藝術之間的關係，使參與者在與光影纏繞中體驗現實與虛幻的界線。透過這一裝置，Noor Riyadh 燈光藝術節成功將利雅德轉化為一座多元光影的體驗城市，也超越了傳統裝置藝術的限制，成為一處雙重存在的環境核心，亦為都市景觀微添一道深具詩意的藝術光芒。
SpY’s “Ovoid” exemplifies his signature creative philosophy, redefining the relationship between public art and its audience. It invites participants to experience the boundary between reality and illusion, blurring the lines through the interplay of light and space. Through this installation, Noor Riyadh has transformed Riyadh into a city of light and sensory experimentation. The piece transcends the conventional boundaries of installation art, becoming a dual-dimensional focal point of the urban environment and adding a poetic touch to the city’s skyline.
