Testimonials
Elias Brown,
Conductor
"My time at the Resonant Bodies Residency in Georgia was completely unlike other residencies I'd taken part in — one in which rich intentional community practices served as the fertile bed for individual and collective art practice.
It was a space in which relational aesthetics was actually enacted and embodied, through the gentle guidance of the co-facilitators and their attunement to supporting engaged, connected group dynamics and collective world-building."
Nina van Hartskamp,
Artist & Community Weaver
I have such sweet memories of the residency in Georgia. One of the most beautiful aspects was how the organizers created a truly ‘free’ and open space — where decisions were made collectively and experimentation was genuinely welcomed. The focus was on togetherness and exploration, rather than being result-oriented. To create such a space, you need to be genuinely interested in the process rather than the outcome — and the organizers brought that spirit in with a personal, horizontal, and inclusive approach.
That openness also brought challenges, especially for those hoping to create something aligned with the expectations of the “art world” or a white-cube setting. But for me, it was refreshing and deeply welcome. That kind of dedication to process and community over product is rare — and something I believe the Western world could use more of. The structure — with half Georgian and half international artists — offered a great opportunity to engage with Georgian culture: the food, the songs, the landscapes.
The shared rhythms of daily life, like cooking and cleaning together, helped us grow into a little family. Looking back, it was not only a joyful artistic journey, but also and perhaps more a meaningful practice in artistic community-building — one I continue to carry with me.
Aitan Ebrahimoff,
Artist-Filmmaker
“I found a sense of home amongst the Resonant Bodies residents. I want to re-create (a slither) of this group dynamic. My perception became a field of possibilities rather than channeled towards a point. Drawings became broad and fisheye; film shots became mere crops of a wide soundscape; feasts were scattered with berries, nuts, seeds, and oils, making a sensorium of every bite. A de-centered approach to living, where I was no longer autonomous but relational. Process had more importance than output.”
Conductor
"My time at the Resonant Bodies Residency in Georgia was completely unlike other residencies I'd taken part in — one in which rich intentional community practices served as the fertile bed for individual and collective art practice.
It was a space in which relational aesthetics was actually enacted and embodied, through the gentle guidance of the co-facilitators and their attunement to supporting engaged, connected group dynamics and collective world-building."
Nina van Hartskamp,
Artist & Community Weaver
I have such sweet memories of the residency in Georgia. One of the most beautiful aspects was how the organizers created a truly ‘free’ and open space — where decisions were made collectively and experimentation was genuinely welcomed. The focus was on togetherness and exploration, rather than being result-oriented. To create such a space, you need to be genuinely interested in the process rather than the outcome — and the organizers brought that spirit in with a personal, horizontal, and inclusive approach.
That openness also brought challenges, especially for those hoping to create something aligned with the expectations of the “art world” or a white-cube setting. But for me, it was refreshing and deeply welcome. That kind of dedication to process and community over product is rare — and something I believe the Western world could use more of. The structure — with half Georgian and half international artists — offered a great opportunity to engage with Georgian culture: the food, the songs, the landscapes.
The shared rhythms of daily life, like cooking and cleaning together, helped us grow into a little family. Looking back, it was not only a joyful artistic journey, but also and perhaps more a meaningful practice in artistic community-building — one I continue to carry with me.
Aitan Ebrahimoff,
Artist-Filmmaker
“I found a sense of home amongst the Resonant Bodies residents. I want to re-create (a slither) of this group dynamic. My perception became a field of possibilities rather than channeled towards a point. Drawings became broad and fisheye; film shots became mere crops of a wide soundscape; feasts were scattered with berries, nuts, seeds, and oils, making a sensorium of every bite. A de-centered approach to living, where I was no longer autonomous but relational. Process had more importance than output.”
Robbi Meertens,
Sound Artist & Educator
The resonant bodies residency helped me to become aware of how much my cultural background plays a role in how I approach processes.
I noticed that in comparison to some others I was very aware of the efficiency of the way we spent our days. I wanted to see result, get to the core of others expertise so I could use it, get up early, work all day, communicate clearly and precisely.
The group however, was consisting of some people with a similar mindset, but also some with a very different, less succes oriented, mindset. This difference turned into an inescapable balancing game between 'controlled efficiency' and 'individual needs in the moment'.
For me the result was learning to let go and finding 'succes' in the flow of the day. I found that to really be with others, you need to let go of your perceived self a bit and allow the collective body to find itself.