I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS I AM LIKE

This accessible guide to Violas work provides new insights into the artists creative processes by drawing on his own writing, as w ell as texts that have inspired his creative vision. Hanhardt, an expert on Bill Viola, explores how the artists work relates to li terature, philosophy, poetry, and mysticism. Kira Perov, Violas wife, artistic collaborator, and the manager of his studio, offers her own intimate insights into his work and studio production.