HEKA - Sensation of Touch

Sensation of touch

Mariendom neviges

THE EYES wants to collaborate with the other senses. All the senses, including vision, can be regarded as extensions of the sense of touch - as specialisations of the skin.

Marius Troy’s HEKA installation is an immersive portal into the unseen realms of consciousness—an alchemical blend of light, sound, and space that invites deep inner exploration. Drawing from ancient mysticism and future-facing technology, HEKA manifests as a living environment where shifting atmospheres respond to presence, intention, and silence. Layers of generative visuals pulse with ritual rhythm, while ambient frequencies guide visitors through a sensory rite of passage. As both sanctuary and mirror, the installation dissolves the boundary between self and cosmos, offering a profound reconnection to the sacred intelligence within.

The HEKA Chamber

HEKA installation is an immersive portal into the unseen realms of consciousness—an alchemical blend of light, sound, and space that invites deep inner exploration. Drawing from ancient mysticism and future-facing technology, HEKA manifests as a living environment where shifting atmospheres respond to presence, intention, and silence. Layers of generative visuals pulse with ritual rhythm, while ambient frequencies guide visitors through a sensory rite of passage. As both sanctuary and mirror, the installation dissolves the boundary between self and cosmos, offering a profound reconnection to the sacred intelligence within.

Team
Marius Troy
Steven Mark Kubler
Andreas Ihlebaek
Christine Ovstedal
Daniel Funke
Frido Evers

Projects

Research

We invite scientists from diverse fields to contribute their research on perception and its impact on human experience.

By exploring the intersection of sensory engagement and social connection, their insights can enhance the installation, fostering a deeper understanding of how tactile interactions shape our perceptions of identity, reality and community.

Together, we aim to bridge the gaps within our fragmented society, encouraging dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders to forge a collective vision that celebrates shared human experiences.Both science and religion seek to understand the deeper meaning of life and the universe, employing different methodologies yet pursuing a shared vision, finding truth.
- Scientific Advisory Board
- Irene Rembado, Ph.D.
  Senior Scientist Brain and Consciousness
  Allen Institute
- Dr. Cesare Parise
  Senior Lecturer Psychology
  University of Liverpool
- Prof. Dr. Emily Cross
  Professor at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences
  ETH Zurich
- Charles Spence, MA Ph.D.
  Professor of ExperimentalPsychology
  University of Oxford
- Yang Gao, MArch
  Department of Experimental Psychology
  University of Oxford

Team

Marius Troy
Artistic Conductor
Christine Øvstedal
Business Conductor
Joseph Macke
Art & Research Conductor

Manifesto

We stand like a tree. Rooted deep in the earth, with branches reaching for the sky. Steady and resilient. Grounded in our values and always open to what’s next.

We are curious.

We believe in questions more than answers.

We learn every day, exploring the world with no expectation of outcome.

We are both artistic and scientific.

We work with open methods and open hearts.

We bring together art and science — two sides of the same search.

We are democratic and inclusive.

We believe in participation.

We question systems and hierarchies.

We create spaces where every voice is heard.

We are honest.

We hold ourselves accountable.

We take responsibility for our actions and stay transparent, even when it’s uncomfortable.

We are communal.We build connections.

We invite people in, creating spaces of warmth and trust.We are adventurous and playful.We approach challenges with lightness.

We believe in goodness.

We believe in the magic of beginnings.

We stay humble.

When we succeed, we celebrate, and then we ground ourselves.

We give thanks to life and nature.

We find rituals that remind us that every success is part of something larger.

We give back.We act not only for ourselves, but for others — and for the future.

We serve what is bigger than us.

We are free.

We never say no to growth, as long as we stay true to our values.

We are part of nature.

We are part of something that endures.