The Reflecting Pool (1979)

The Reflecting Pool

1979

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Bill Viola

Cast

Bill Viola as Performer

Crew

Carvin Eison (Coordinating Producer)

Bill Viola (Director of Photography)

Bruce Hutter (Editor)

Mike Balanger (Editor)

Kira Perov (Production Assistant)

Larry Turcotte (Production Manager)