Aiguaders were once vital roles—someone who transported water from canals to sell in city streets. This installation, titled ‘Aiguader,’ brings the essence of that tradition into public space to reflect on the fortune of having clean running water in our homes.

The Aiguader process guides participants through the journey of water collection, beginning with drawing water from a fountain, filling a clay jar, carrying it to the installation, performing a household task, noting the wastewater generated, and finally filtering it for reuse. This immersive experience reminds us of the effort required to move water from place to place, underscoring the privilege of effortless access.

Through this hands-on engagement, Aiguader invites us to see water not as a given but as a precious resource to be treated with care and respect. The installation encourages reflection on the physical and environmental costs of careless water consumption, aiming to foster a more conscious and sustainable approach to this essential resource.

The sturdy, grounded design of the Aiguader evokes the traditional basins and large, shallow sinks once central to kitchens, baptismal fonts in churches, and wash basins used for cod or laundry. This blend of function and heritage emphasizes that, like our ancestors, we must relearn the value water and the effort it takes to have it.