Martyrs: Air


Martyrs: Air
Martyrs: Air
Directed byBill Viola
Directed by
Bill Viola
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
Last Updated: November 15, 2025