Over the River is a work of art of joy and beauty. Christo and Jeanne-Claude did a wonderful job constructing over the river in Colorado. I love how they had the idea or the vision of suspending 8 separate areas of fabric panels. That highlight the contours of the river banks. If seen from underneath by viewers the translucent fabric panels enhance the contrast of the clouds, mountains and vegetation. The waves of fabric play off the natural lighting throughout the day. Transitioning from shimmering pink in the morning light to shiny silver in the midday sun. To golden as the sun sets. From the water level rafters, kayakers and canoeists on the Arkansas River view a blue sky. White cloud formations and the undulating mountain skyline through
