Hodei Herreros Rodríguez

This project investigates the power of the voice to shape things. The proximity between the words mould - to give form to matter by casting it in a mould, model - to configure or conform something, and modulate - to vary for harmonic purposes the sound qualities of speech or song, makes it possible to establish a symbolic relationship between the voice and the act of shaping.  The artist is also interested in the relationship that exists within the physical processes of sound production as air from the lungs passes through the larynx, causing the vocal cords to vibrate. One might say that the voice moulds matter and form, but at the same time, it is the matter that models vocal capacity.

This project proposes linking a genealogy of the voice, form, and feminised matter, to construct a shared experience among women that advocates for the self-management of femininity from a feminist perspective.

Biography

Hodei Herreros Rodríguez (Vitoria-Gasteiz/Granada, 1997) is a visual artist whose practice explores the structural potential of ornamental and everyday elements, such as make-up, manicures, clothing, and beads, understanding these as materials that embody the sculptural object from the perspective of female experience. Her work has been exhibited at La Casa Encendida (Generaciones Award 2026), La Madraza (Granada), ARCO Art Fair, BilbaoArte Foundation (Bilbao), the Condes de Gabia Palace (Granada), the House of Chappaz Gallery (Barcelona), CAAC (Seville), the Genalguacil Gallery (Málaga), Artnueve (Murcia), Spazio GIACOMQ (Bergamo, Italy), Fabra i Coats (Barcelona), and Intermediae Matadero, among others. She is represented by Artnueve Gallery.

Hodei Herreros Rodríguez is a recipient of the Ministry of Culture public grants for artist-in-residence projects.

The Ministry of Culture grants for the Tabacalera Art Centre residency programme fund the stay and project production costs for creators, researchers, and cultural managers. With a broad range of approaches, a diversity of formats, and no age restriction, these residencies take place in various cultural production centres across the country