The EncounterBill Viola · 2012

  • Creation date2012
  • MuseumBorusan Contemporary

Bill Viola (1951 –)

Pioneering video artist Bill Viola (1951-2024) explores universal themes of consciousness, birth, death & spirituality through immersive installations. Known for slow motion & painterly aesthetics in new media art.

Borusan Contemporary (Istanbul, Turkey)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Encounter
  • Artist: Bill Viola
  • Year: 2012
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Borusan Contemporary
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

What orientation does "The Encounter" by Bill Viola have?

"The Encounter" by Bill Viola has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Do the colors of "The Encounter" appear strong or soft?

The colors in "The Encounter" by Bill Viola have a monochromatic intensity.

What saturation and intensity does "The Encounter" by Bill Viola show?

The colors of "The Encounter" by Bill Viola show a muted saturation with a monochromatic intensity.

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