Orange Ribbon Connects Quito's Historic Center in Felipe Escudero's 'Croma'

Felipe Escudero's public installation 'Croma' has painted a 1.6-kilometer orange ribbon through Quito's historic center, linking the Basílica del Voto Nacional and the Palacio de Cristal Itchimbia. The work, commissioned by the local administration, uses 5,000 liters of Pintulac paint and is designed to be temporary, fading with weather. The orange hue references the Ecuadorian flag. The project aims to create a virtuous area for local community recognition and tourist attraction, traversing from the old city to the newer valley development. Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978, sits at 2,850 meters altitude and features colonial buildings like the Plaza Grande and Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, contrasting with modern areas like La Mariscal and La Capilla del Hombre. Escudero's work evokes the spirit of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's installations, celebrating Andean culture, the Pichincha volcano, and proximity to the Amazon.