Estudio Felipe Escudero’s Mile-Long Stripe Brings Life to Quito

As a globe-trotting art enthusiast with a penchant for vibrant cityscapes, I simply must applaud the breathtaking spectacle that is CROMA in Quito, Ecuador. Having witnessed Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s The Gates in Central Park, I can confidently say that CROMA holds its own in the realm of large-scale, impactful land art installations.

In the bustling core of Quito, Ecuador, Estudio Felipe Escudero breathes vibrant orange life over 1.6 kilometers wide. Covering a vast 10,000 square meters, this colossal land art installation is a harmonious blend of art, architecture, and urban environment. The sweeping CROMA project seeks to rekindle connections within Quito’s public spaces by weaving a ripple of color throughout the city center.

In a stunning splash of over 5,000 liters of paint, the installation brings together the efforts of Estudio Felipe Escudero, local architects, planners and the Municipality of Quito. The path stretches between the Basílica del Voto Nacional and the Palacio de Cristal Itchimbia, snaking through a myriad of diverse districts and iconic landmarks. Up historic stairways and down cobblestone streets, the color imbues the city with a sense of joy and vitality.

The bright orange color brings to mind Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s renowned art installation in Central Park, known as “The Gates.” Similarly, the artwork named “CROMA” emphasizes the societal significance of art, encouraging viewers to ponder their immediate city surroundings. The artist’s studio seeks to highlight often-overlooked or lesser-known areas within Quito, fostering a sense of pride and connection to the city’s cultural legacy.

You’ll have an opportunity to see the CROMA exhibit in the heart of Quito, Ecuador, but only temporarily – ideally before the rain erases it from sight.

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