Bill Viola: Five Angels for the Millenium
Tate Modern, London 20 Oct. 2003 – 4 Jan. 2004

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LONDON, Dec 10, 2003/ FW/ --- There is a spiritual concern for humanity in Viola’s work. As he walked through the exhibit he spoke of “the tyranny of the rational; the spiritual crisis of America; reminding us that even the Buddhist Masters sit alone and cry.”

Bill Viola (born 1951); Five Angels for the Millennium - Fire

Bill Viola (born 1951); Five Angels for the Millennium - Ascending

The last installation Five Angels for the Millennium was like being immersed in an IMAX visual meditation room.

The images upon the five screens are overwhelming ethereal interpretations of angel figures slowly and only periodically emerging through atmospheres of light and water.

It harkens to the rebirth of society’s soul, a belief we will emerge in spiritual harmony.

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