Martyrs: Water


Martyrs: Water
Martyrs: Water
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 4, 2025