Documentary on Bill Viola's St. Paul's Cathedral Installations Airs on Sky Arte
A documentary titled "Bill Viola: L'ultimo genio del Rinascimento" directed by Gerald Fox will air on Sky Arte on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The film explores the creation of two major video installations by Bill Viola, "Martyrs" (unveiled in 2014) and "Mary" (unveiled in 2016), which are permanently on loan from Tate Modern to St. Paul's Cathedral in London. "Martyrs" consists of four panels depicting martyrs tormented by the natural elements of air, water, earth, and fire. "Mary" prompts reflection on birth and creation through scenes from the lives of Mary and Jesus. The documentary traces the decade-long creative process behind these works and delves into Viola's video art, addressing universal themes of life, death, love, and sacrifice.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Bill Viola: L'ultimo genio del Rinascimento' directed by Gerald Fox.
- Airs on Sky Arte on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
- Covers Bill Viola's installations 'Martyrs' (2014) and 'Mary' (2016).
- Both works are on permanent loan from Tate Modern to St. Paul's Cathedral, London.
- 'Martyrs' features four panels with martyrs tormented by air, water, earth, and fire.
- 'Mary' visualizes scenes from the lives of Mary and Jesus.
- Documentary explores the decade-long creative process.
- Addresses universal themes: life, death, love, sacrifice.
Entities
Artists
- Bill Viola
- Gerald Fox
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Tate Modern
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom