A Monumental Bisected Orb by SpY Glows Amid Scaffolding in Xi’an — Colossal

Known for large-scale installations incorporating a range of objects like metallic emergency blankets and orange traffic cones, SpY prompts us to not only see our surroundings differently but also to immerse ourselves in his otherworldly interpretations of space and light.

A recent work titled “Divided” towered over a public thoroughfare amid skyscrapers in Xi’an, China. One part of a trilogy called Earth, comprising similar renditions of glowing orbs within scaffolding, “Divided” splits the sphere in half. Two identical sides sit within their own frameworks, open down the center so that visitors can immerse themselves in the illuminated corridor. SpY’s urban interventions pop up in warehouses and along city promenades in cities around the world. See more on his Instagram.

A detail, looking up from from inside, of a large-scale installation by SpY of two glowing, red half-spheres within a metal framework
A large-scale installation by SpY of two glowing, red half-spheres within a metal framework, viewed from afar amid the city buildings in Xi'an, China
A large-scale installation by SpY of two glowing, red half-spheres within a metal framework



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