Directing · Queens, New York, USA · Born January 25, 1951
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.
MovieBill Viola: The Road to St. Paul's
2017
as Self
MovieWhat Is Cinema?
2013
as Self
MovieBill Viola: The Eye of the Heart
2003
as Self
MovieGoing Forth By Day
2002
as (segment "The Voyage")
MovieThe Voyage
2002
as Gatekeeper
MovieTrovoada
1995
as Self (voice)
MovieI Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like
1986
as Himself
Reasons for Knocking at an Empty House
1983
MovieThe Reflecting Pool
1979
as Performer
MovieMigration (for Jack Nelson)
1976
Return
1975
Processing the Signal
as Himself
The Deluge
