Flood Marker . © Christopher Saucedo , 2007 . Courtesy of the artist and LeMieux Galleries , New Orleans .
“ It ’ s a universal truth ,” he says . “ We all agree on it . We connect with how much goes into the container .” These pieces are his way of harnessing water and controlling it . Four quarts equal a gallon is a universal equation that no government nor natural disaster can take away or change .
Saucedo ’ s art gives him a sense of comfort and he hopes it provides the same to those who have experienced water ’ s inhumane side . He worries that many in power don ’ t understand the significant necessity for water and the urgent limited water access in low income areas . “ When I was a kid , you went to a restaurant and they brought you a cup of water ,” he says . “ Now water is $ 1.50 .” He pauses and looks outside his window again . The sun has receded . He knows that for many , water costs so much more .
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