Martyrs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) consists of four plasma screens, each showing a single figure who is progressively overwhelmed by the onslaught of a natural force. The experiences of the four individuals are orchestrated together to form a coherent whole. The overriding theme is martyrdom for deep-seated beliefs, with the physical suffering of the body made dramatically evident through the cardinal elements.
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Martyrs (Earth Air Fire Water)
The video piece was created by Bill Viola sets a Christian notion of martyrdom against the concept of the four elements. As I watched it (in silence) and the ...
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