Mag Gingrich, Oliver ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1656-0032, Renaud, Alain, Negrao, David and Emets, Evgenia (2025) KIMA Resonanz - Exhibition at Ars Electronica Festival 2025. [Show/Exhibition]

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Abstract

Humming is the best medicine: This participatory art research project KIMA Resonance by the Analema Group explores the power of social connectedness for health and wellbeing. Art and co-creation has the ability to bring us together, bridge discrepancies, and make us feel more socially connected, thereby contributing to our mental health and wellbeing. This project created by the Analema Group evolved through collaborations including with the National Health Services in the UK, several Universities (University of Greenwich, Imperial College, Vallais School of Art, CH) and now Ars Electronica’s Neuro Experience Lab and Erika Mondria - exploring the effect of humming on the human body and human mind. KIMA Resoanz was showcased at one of the world’s largest festivals for media art, technology and innovation - Ars Electronica.
Participants explore harmonies between their voices vocally, while being able to observe visual representation of ‘Resonance’ on a holographic screen in real-time. The calming effect of humming on the mind and its effect on wellbeing is measured using EEG wearables, and displayed for visitors to understand the effect of this vocal resonance on the human body.
Harmonies between participants are analysed sonically, and visually represented: Through measurement of human brainwaves, the effect on the mind can be experienced sonically and visually. Vocal harmonies between two participants are analysed and then displayed as changing geometric forms: The artwork forms part of the p_ART_icipate! research project (www.participateresearch.co.uk) on participatory digital art and their effect on health. Humming calms us down, and has a soothing effect on the human mind. Displayed on a holographic screen - Holonet by Hologramica, audiences were able to observe their voice in real-time while witnessing their brainwaves appearing in holographic form. The immersive, participatory installation invites audiences of all ages, to hum together and learn about the calming potential of the human voice and humming.

Item Type:	Show/Exhibition
Uncontrolled Keywords:	participatory art, Resonanz, humming, creative health
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR N Fine Arts > NX Arts in general
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Design and Creative Industries
Related URLs:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/50010/
Last Modified:	27 Nov 2025 17:06
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/51831

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