Forget the grey streets, gloomy alleys and muted buildings, in Guatapé, Colombia, everything is colourful and bright. Here, everything is covered in vibrant colours: walls, windows, stairs, roofs. Almost a psychedelic daydream. Located in Antioquia, one of Colombia’s 32 departments, the municipality of Guatapé is a joyous surprise for the eyes. The paintings on its walls have not only a decorative function, but possess several meanings. Some represent cultural images of the community’s agricultural heritage, while others simply indicate local shops or certain beliefs of the area’s inhabitants.
