There are spaces where architecture tells a story and art prolongs it. Hospes Palacio del Bailío is one of those places.
Located in a carefully restored ancient palace, the hotel invites you to discover the city from a place of calm and beauty. Under its architecture, remnants of a Roman villa, Mudéjar elements, Cordoban patios, and fruit gardens coexist, becoming a space where the past and present engage with each other naturally.
In this privileged setting, the works of Pepa Gordillo are part of the hotel’s identity. Her creations decorate the rooms, blending with the architecture and enhancing the experience of those who visit. They are not just decorative elements; they are pieces designed to coexist with the space, interact with the light, and become part of the atmosphere that surrounds the visitor.
Pepa Gordillo’s work is deeply linked to architecture and materials. Coming from a family dedicated to the artisanal production of lime since the 17th century, she has inherited an ancestral knowledge that she now transforms into her own artistic language. Lime, recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for its traditional manufacturing process, is not only part of her family history but also of her identity as a creator.
This connection with noble materials, time, and tradition turns each of her works into a unique piece, where painting and material interact with the surroundings. Her work claims an art meant to endure, to integrate into architecture, and to become part of daily life beyond passing trends.
Throughout her career, Pepa Gordillo has worked with galleries in Berlin, Frankfurt, Vienna, Milan, and Munich, bringing her work to collectors and international spaces while never losing her connection with Córdoba and the legacy that inspires her creative process. Each new piece is a way to keep alive a centuries-old family tradition from a thoroughly contemporary perspective.
Those who walk through the spaces of Hospes Palacio del Bailío find, in addition to an exceptional hotel, a collection of works that engage with the history of the building and enrich the experience of inhabiting it. It is a meeting point between heritage, contemporary art, and architecture, where every detail invites you to pause and contemplate.
Because when art arises from memory and finds the right place to inhabit, it ceases to be an object and becomes an experience.
Learn more about Pepa Gordillo
If you want to follow her work, discover her new collections, and learn more about her creative process, you can find her at:
Instagram: @pepagordilloartist