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    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Oruro, Bolivia, 2023 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Oruro, Bolivia, 2023
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Oruro, Bolivia, 2023 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Oruro, Bolivia, 2023
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Departamento de La Paz, Bolivia, 2022
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Oruro, Bolivia, 2023 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Oruro, Bolivia, 2023
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Ticino, Switzerland, 2024 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Ticino, Switzerland, 2024
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Ticino, Switzerland, 2024 | DER GREIF
    From the series "The life of water, presence and absence", Ticino, Switzerland, 2024
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    the life of water, presence and absence

    Artist Feature of Sara Wayra

    Water is more than just a resource; it is a living entity that feels, thinks, and connects us to the cosmos. According to the Andean cosmovision, water unites the Hanan Pacha (celestial world), the Kay Pacha (earthly world), and the Uku Pacha (subterranean world). Rather than being exploited, it is a spirit with which we engage in reciprocity. For the Uru Murato, water is identity and life. Known as the "Men of Water," they have inhabited the Andes for over 2,000 years. Today, however, they face a devastating crisis. In 2015, drought and mining pollution dried up Lake Poopó, leaving their land barren and toxic. Only ten families remain in Puñaca Tinta María, surviving by selling handicrafts and salt. However, a lack of support and migration threaten their heritage. This ancestral vision reminds us that water is not merely consumed—it is honored. In a world where water scarcity is worsening, we must transform our relationship with water. Let us not wait until it is absent to cherish its presence; let us learn to do so today. Water is a bridge between the cosmos and the earth—a cyclical dance of memory and life. Within its flow, we hear the voice of rivers, ice whispering from glaciers, and rain singing over the land. Women have long been its guardians, weaving stories of gratitude and tenderness across generations. This project is a call to reconnect with this vital element, honor its presence in all its forms and states, and take action to protect it by sharing diverse knowledge and worldviews.

    Sara Aliaga Ticona

    Sara Aliaga Ticona is a Bolivian Aymara visual artist and photojournalist. As the founder of War-MiPhoto, she uses photography to reclaim her identity, focusing on gender, indigenous rights, and the climate crisis. Her acclaimed work fosters an ethical collective memory and won the 2023 POY Latam Environment Category Award and the 2022 Indigenous Photograph Grant. A recipient of funding from National Geographic and the Pulitzer Center, she dignifies and documents her Aymara heritage through symbolic narratives.