Waterwall Transforms Central Finestrelles with a New Mural by Alba Fabre: An Artistic Cry for Water Conservation
In the video, Aigües de Barcelona presents Alba Fabra's mural on the Finestrelles reservoir, opposite the Pediatric Cancer Center at Sant Joan de Déu Hospital: a pond surrounded by life, connecting the landscape with the water cycle. Waterwall has already been to Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Esplugues and Badalona.
Video transcript (translated from Catalan)1 min 17 s
There are moments when places stop being mere spaces and help us connect with nature. This is Waterwall, an initiative by Aigües de Barcelona that turns walls into canvases. And now it is the reservoir at the Finestrelles plant, opposite the Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona at Sant Joan de Déu Hospital, where a mural is taking shape.
The artist, Alba Fabra, invites us to imagine a pond surrounded by life, fills the surroundings with calm and turns routine into beauty. With every stroke the air grows warmer. With every brush mark, nature joins art. In this way she connects the landscape with the life cycle of water, and with every drop each colour reinvents itself.
So far Waterwall has left its mark in Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Esplugues de Llobregat and Badalona. And here, opposite the Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona at Sant Joan de Déu Hospital, Waterwall takes another step, because every mural is a reminder of our connection with water, nature and the world.
Video transcript, edited for reading: repetitions and verbal fillers have been removed, the text has been punctuated and speakers are identified.
Barcelona
06.01.25
A New Dimension of Urban Art: Waterwall at Central Finestrelles
On Tuesday, February 25th, we completed a new intervention as part of the Waterwall project, an initiative driven by Rebobinart and Aigües de Barcelona to highlight water as an essential resource and integrate urban art into technical infrastructures. This project not only beautifies spaces but also encourages reflection on the importance of preserving this vital resource and its impact on society.
An Artistic Transformation at Central Finestrelles
This time, the southern facade of Central Finestrelles’s C reservoir, located in front of the Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, has become the canvas for an artistic transformation bringing calm and well-being to patients and their families.
Artist Alba Fabre, renowned for her figurative style influenced by impressionism, has created a 320m² mural that immerses us in a serene natural landscape, filled with tranquil waters and lush vegetation in shades of blue and green. The piece is not just an aesthetic exercise but also a statement on water as an essential element for life and nature. This pictorial space becomes a visual refuge, fostering a deeper connection with the environment and respect for our natural surroundings.
The Impact of Urban Art on Society
At Rebobinart, we believe in art as a tool for social transformation, and this intervention reaffirms the power of urban art in raising awareness of environmental issues. Meanwhile, Aigües de Barcelona continues to support the integration of art into public spaces as a means of environmental awareness.
Waterwall: Art and Awareness for a Vital Resource
The Waterwall project was conceived with the goal of transforming infrastructures related to water management into elements of artistic and community value. This initiative bridges industrial architecture with the creativity of urban artists, while promoting the importance of sustainable water management. The murals created within the project not only enhance urban landscapes but also generate awareness about the significance of this fundamental resource.
Previous Waterwall Interventions
This intervention at Central Finestrelles joins previous editions of the project, which have brought urban art to various points in the Barcelona metropolitan area:
- Pomar Reservoir (2018) – Badalona
Mural by Núria Toll, reinterpreting marine elements and the water cycle. - Sant Pere Màrtir Reservoir (2019) – Esplugues de Llobregat
Intervention by Ekosaurio, featuring organic forms inspired by nature. - ETAP Sant Joan Despí (2022) – Sant Joan Despí
Creation by Spogo, fusing geometry and landscapes into a harmonious composition.
Protecting Water Through Art
Water is an indispensable resource, and projects like Waterwall help highlight the urgency of its conservation. With each mural, we reaffirm our commitment to society, the environment, and the right to enjoy a more human and inspiring public space.
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