Bill Viola
A pioneer in the medium of video art, Bill Viola's work explores the spiritual and perceptual side of human experience. Since 1970 he has created videotapes, architectural video installations, sound environments, electronic music performances and pieces for television. Works include Hatsu Yume (First Dream), The Passing, and installations Room for St. John of the Cross, The Messenger and The Quintet of the Astonished, recently shown at the National Gallery, London in "Encounters, New Art from Old". A 25-year survey exhibition of his work organized by The Whitney Museum of American Art recently traveled to 6 institutions in the USA and Europe. MacArthur Fellow.
9
Films
0
TV Shows
62
Crew Credits
Known For
9 Credits
Trovoada
as Self (voice)
1995
What Is Cinema?
as Self
2013
The Reflecting Pool
as Performer
1979
Going Forth By Day
as (segment "The Voyage")
2002
Bill Viola: The Road to St. Paul's
as Self
2017
I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like
as Himself
1986
Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart
as Self
2003
The Voyage
as Gatekeeper
2002
Migration (for Jack Nelson)
1976
Behind the Camera
62 CreditsThe Reflecting Pool
Director, Writer
1979
Going Forth By Day
Director, Writer
2002
The Raft
Writer, Director
2004
Ascension
Director
2000
Déserts
Director, Writer
1994
I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like
Director, Producer
1986
Eternal Return
Director
2000
Hatsu Yume (First Dream)
Director, Writer, Producer
1981
The Voyage
Director
2002
Catherine's Room
Director
2001
The Space Between the Teeth
Director
1976
The Dreamers
Director
2013