This initiative is part of the dual commemoration of the Foundation's 25th anniversary and Canal de Isabel II's 175th anniversary. The installation offers a contemporary reinterpretation of this emblematic Madrilenian architectural icon, connecting water, art, and sustainability.
The exhibition will be open to the public with free admission until October 25, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with reduced hours on Wednesdays until 3:00 PM. The piece combines images of the Lozoya River with the reservoir itself, in a proposal where the artist deconstructs the space, fragmenting it into architectural elements that interact with water.
“"I want the viewer to appreciate these places and to see the reservoir with a different perspective."
The video creation, lasting 4 minutes and 30 seconds, is projected onto four large LED screens that form a prism in the center of the venue. The images come to life through digital techniques and are structured around three predominant colors: green, linked to nature; blue, to water; and red, evoking Madrid's sunsets.
The project, developed over five months, was commissioned by Canal de Isabel II to mark its 175th anniversary. The installation transforms the space into an immersive experience that invites reflection on the value of water and its role in urban life. The Fundación Canal, established in 2001, aims to promote environmental conservation and foster knowledge through culture, science, and dissemination.
The elevated Plaza de Castilla reservoir, the setting for the installation, still holds water as an emergency reserve, although it has not been in regular use for decades. According to the head of Art and Culture at the Foundation, it is the second elevated reservoir built in Madrid and maintains its strategic function within the city's hydraulic system.
