HEAD RESONANCE Company

1978-1984, 1999-2014

Elsner+Heidersberger is an artist duo consisting of Peter Elsner and Benjamin Heidersberger, which is characterized by its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to art and technology. Their cooperation has led to numerous projects that often blur the boundaries between art, science and technology. Here are some central aspects of their cooperation and projects:

Background and profiles of the artists

Peter Elsner:

• Peter Elsner is a contemporary artist, known for his works in painting and sculpture. His works are characterized by an expressive and often abstract visual language that explore topics such as identity, emotions and human experience.

Benjamin Heidersberger:

• Benjamin Heidersberger is a versatile artist, musician, computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is co-founder of the Ponton European Media Art Lab and known for his interactive and media-based art projects such as Van Gogh TV and CyberCity. Pentatonic Permutations/B.Heidersberger

Central projects and work of HRC

1. Interactive installations:

•Elsner+Heidersberger have developed a series of interactive art installations that combine technology and artistic forms of expression. These installations use sensors, light, sound and movement to create immersive experiences that invite the audience to actively participate.

2. Sound art and audiovisual performances:

• Sound art plays a central role in the works of Elsner+Heidersberger. They create works that blur the boundaries between music, soundscapes and visual art. Their audiovisual performances combine live music, sound experiments and visual effects to form a comprehensive sensual experience.

3. Virtual realities and digital art:

• The duo has also developed projects in the field of virtual reality and digital art. These works explore the possibilities of cyberspace and digital technologies to enable new forms of artistic expression and interaction.

4. Multimedia art projects:

• Elsner+Heidersberger often work on multimedia projects that combine different artistic disciplines and media. These projects are often location-specific and respond to the environment in which they are installed, thus creating unique and contextual works of art.

Influence and meaning

1. Interdisciplinarity:

• The artist duo is known for its interdisciplinary approach that combines art, science and technology. Their work promotes understanding and appreciation for the mutual influence of these areas and opens up new ways for creative cooperation and innovation.

2. Innovative approach:

• Elsner+Heidersberger are considered pioneers in media art and have contributed to establishing new forms of artistic expression. Their works are often innovative and experimental, which has given them an important place in the contemporary art scene.

3. International recognition:

• The projects of Elsner+Heidersberger have gained international recognition and have been presented at numerous exhibitions, festivals and conferences. Her work has an influence on artists, scientists and technologists worldwide and contributes to the further development of modern art.

Result

Elsner+Heidersberger are an outstanding artist duo that creates innovative and transformative experiences through the combination of art, technology and science. Their interdisciplinary approaches and experimental works have a significant impact on contemporary art and media art and open up new perspectives for creative expression and technological innovation.The Head Resonance Company (HRC) is an interdisciplinary art and research project founded by Peter Elsner and Benjamin Heidersberger in 1978. The group has worked across various artistic mediums, including music, video, photography, performance art, and experimental sound installations. Their projects explore how ideas manifest in space and time, and they are particularly known for their experimental vocal music, sound art, and electronic music compositions.In their early years, HRC was involved in a wide range of artistic activities, such as creating geodesic domes, performing provocative live acts like “Pigs in the Gallery,” and participating in international festivals like Ars Electronica. From 1980, they began experimenting with vocal music, notably recording in the Königslutter Cathedral in Germany, using unique techniques like the “Time Lag Accumulator” to produce immersive soundscapes. Their experimental vocal project “Head Resonance” has been a major part of their work, continuing sporadically from 1980 into the 2000s, with performances and recordings across Europe and Asia.In addition to their vocal work, HRC has produced conceptual art pieces, sound installations, and live performances, collaborating with various artists and exploring the boundaries of music and art. Their legacy continues through various recordings and performances across different mediums   .

HEAD RESONANCE

1980-1984, 1999-2008

Voice noise  Voice sound  Voice music

The experimental vocal music project HEAD RESONANCE begun 1980 as a  part of the HEAD RESONANCE Company. For the recordings was used a Triaxial Stereo Microphone. Between 1979-84 HEAD RESONANCE used during the improvisation sessions  -THE TIME LAG ACCUMULATOR- to create floating transforming structures. Since 1999 HEAD RESONANCE was using a digital delay. All recordings between 1979-1984 and 1999 were made in the cathedral of Königslutter in Germany. From 2000-2008 the recording were made in Helsinki.

Voices 1980-1984

Peter Elsner Benjamin Heidersberger
Annedore Fischer
Rahel Schieffer

Voices 1999-2000

Peter Elsner Benjamin Heidersberger 
Claudia Wilke
Jessica Colonius

Voices 2001-2008

Peter Elsner Benjamin Heidersberger
Stefanie Kohlhoff

 

Imprint

Peter Elsner: hrc(at)kulturserver-worldwide.org

Benjamin Heidersberger: benjamin(at)heidersberger.de