Kroa
KROA, a figure specially created by artist Haroldo Higa for the new Jorge Chávez International Airport, pays tribute to the richness of the Peruvian Amazon. The work is inspired by the “Mayantú,” a mythological sage who embodies the knowledge of medicinal plants and the ancestral wisdom of the rainforest. KROA evokes the protective spirit of the Amazon, reminding us of the importance of living in harmony with nature.
This large-scale, colorful piece is not only intended to captivate visually, but also to convey a powerful message: protecting the Amazon means protecting our future and our humanity. As a guardian and messenger, the frog invites us to reflect on the vital importance of this territory—not only for its inhabitants but for the entire world.
Artwork Details
Date
2025
Zone
Domestic departures
Author
Haroldo Higa
Fabrication Team
Creadictiva
Weight
1200 kg
Dimensions
5m x 4.2m x 5m
Material
Polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass
Haroldo Higa
Haroldo Higa holds a degree in Fine Arts and is a sculptor trained at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), where he received the "Banco de Crédito del Perú" Critic’s Award in 1992. He studied in Okinawa, Japan, specializing in wood carving. Higa has participated in art fairs and biennials, and in 2004, he won first place in the "Passport for an Artist" contest. His work is part of private collections and museums such as the Museo Casona de San Marcos and the Museum of Latin American Art in Los Angeles, among others.
Since 2001, he has taught at PUCP and Corriente Alterna, coordinates the Nikkei Young Art Program, and has held 14 solo exhibitions. He has also participated in group exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Lima (2021), MUNA (2021), and MAC Barranco (2022), among others.
Higa experiments with industrial materials, and his work blends academic, popular, and contemporary elements. His creations freely navigate between opposites such as the real and the imaginary, the profound and the mundane.
