Over the River

Category: Temporary Installation

Over The River is a two-week temporary work of art to be created by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The artists will suspend horizontally a total of 5.9 miles of silvery, luminous fabric panels high above the Arkansas River along a 40-mile stretch of the river between Salida and Cañon City in south-central Colorado. Fabric panels will be suspended at eight distinct areas of the river that have been selected by the artists for their aesthetic merits and technical viability.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude are currently working to obtain the necessary permits so they can begin the anchor installation process. Assuming the approval process runs as planned, Over The River will be exhibited for two weeks in summer 2012, at the earliest.

Through the sale of Christo's original works of art, the artists fund 100 percent of costs associated with the permitting process, manufacturing, installation and removal of Over The River. The temporary work of art will be created without public subsidy or taxpayer support, and the artists do not accept viewing fees, sponsorships or outside investments of any kind.

Over The River will enhance Colorado's growing prominence in the art world and provide a gift that all Coloradans can enjoy. (from the official site)