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The Reflecting Pool

56 %|Dec 5, 1979|

Viola's seminal piece, The Reflecting Pool, was made three decades ago on analogue video tape and yet could easily pass for a contemporary digital piece; in it, Viola emerges as central protagonist from a thick forest into a clearing filled by an artificial pool. As the noise of an aeroplane slowly passes and fades overhead, Viola approaches the edge of the pool, whereby he removes his shoes, squats down yelling and then prepares to make a powerful jump.

Featured Crew

Bill Viola
Director
Bill Viola
Editor
Bill Viola
Director of Photography
Bill Viola
Writer
Kira Perov
Production Assistant

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Bill Viola
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