This photography exhibition, 'El rostro del agua' (The Face of Water), by Javier Navas, explores the essential resource of water through the lens of human experience. The exhibition features 70 photographs capturing intimate moments of daily life related to water collection, fishing, and rain across three continents, highlighting the human connection and respect for this vital element.
The Museo Geominero presents 'El rostro del agua' (The Face of Water), an original photographic exhibition by Javier Navas (Bilbao, 1958). The exhibition delves into the multifaceted nature of water, portraying its intimate connection with humanity through a journey across three continents. Navas's 70 photographs capture the everyday realities of people in the Third World, illustrating scenes of water collection, fishing, rain, and thirst. The exhibition emphasizes the preciousness of water, the respect it commands in these regions, its efficient use, and its significance as a scarce resource. Navas focuses on the human content of his subjects, portraying individuals and their circumstances with dignity. Technically, he adheres to color photography, using simple lenses without filters or color distortion, showcasing his experience in exhibitions on social inequality, childhood, and women.
The exhibition comprises a total of 70 photographs, divided into 10 larger prints measuring 100 x 65 cm and 60 smaller prints measuring 70 x 50 cm. Links to a PDF catalog and poster of the exhibition are also provided.