Bill Viola Martyrs
#2
How does the artwork interact with the
physical space it occupies? The artwork
is a religious icon that is displayed in a religious setting so the message
that Viola is trying to betray is more powerful then it would be in a
traditional gallery setting. The video pieces are supposed to be something that
the viewer sees and reflects on as the subjects are tortured in traditional
religious ways, they look more like live windows into the torture that make it
seem more powerful of a message. I feel
that the piece would be a lot stronger as a live performance but it is understandable
that they cannot damage the venue with water and fire.
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