During a research residency at The Green Corridor in March 2026, the artist focused on exploring the potential intersections between the concept of the commons and contemporary art. To achieve this, she continued her study of Elinor Ostrom's theory of the commons, as well as Pascual Tienen's reflections on its application to the world of art and culture. When applied to the context of contemporary art, this theory questions the possibilities for grass-roots self-organization and resource management through collaboration between artists and other members of the sector, thereby reducing dependence on the market.
In practice, the outcomes of this research materialized as an installation during the open doors at the end of the residency. Its centerpiece featured a discussion table designed to share ideas and initiate a dialogue with visitors. This performance is inspired by her experience in Japan, where artists and gallerists often offer visitors a cup of tea after they view the exhibition to exchange opinions, as well as by the early coffeehouses of 17th-century England, which functioned as spaces for debate over a hot cup of coffee.
Additionally, the installation included a series of sculptures made of wax, bioplastic, and wire, a continuation of the material exploration central to my practice in recent years, as well as an audiovisual installation in the basement level of the space of the Homophones series, a years long exploration of the intersections of the languages the artist is familiar with (Spanish, Galician, Japanese, English, French and Dutch).
The set up for the discussion table modearted by the artist, a collaborative performance with the visitors during the open days at the end of the residency period.
Two of the coffee bioplastic pieces produced during the residency period.
Bibliographic material from the research carried out during the residency period, on display for visitors to consult.
Coffee bioplastic, wire, soy wax.
Audiovisual installation of the series Homophones.