Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart (Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart)

Release Date:	2003-12-12
Runtime:	60 min
Status:	Released
Genres:	Documentary
Production:	Calliope Media Productions, BBC, ARTE

Overview

Hailed as the "Rembrandt of the Video Age," renowned American artist Bill Viola became the first contemporary artist ever to be featured in a one-man show at London's prestigious National Gallery. This documentary directed by Mark Kidel features rarely seen footage from Viola's own archive and in-depth interviews with the video maverick. Viola talks passionately about his life and the influences that have driven his artwork from the beginning.