In her book, she expresses an interest in developing a last memorial that would focus on the most. At the time, she was a 21yearold architecture student at yale university. Maya lins original competition submission for the vietnam. Maya lin while still an undergraduate at yale university, maya lin came to international prominence with her awardwinning design for the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. Maya lin american sculptor and architect britannica. Approaching the memorial, the ground slopes gently downward, and the low walls emerging on either side, growing out. Maya ying lin born october 5, 1959 is an american designer, architectural designer, and artist who works in sculpture and land art. Last spring, katrina schwartz, a producer and writer with the kqed mindshift program visited maya lin school. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Boundaries book by maya lin official publisher page simon. The daughter of intellectuals who had fled china in 1948, lin received a bachelors degree in 1981 from yale university in new haven. Alex chung slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
None of the chapters are filled with hollow artistic philosophy as i often find in books on contemporary art and atistic processes. Maya lin has described her winning submission sketches for the 1981 vietnam memorial as very painterly. History and memories of the controversy surrounding the. Maya lin gained national recognition in 1981 when her design for the vietnam veterans memorial was selected from a national competition.
For immediate release maya lin ebb and flow 537 west 24th street, new york september 8 october 7, 2017. Heres how a controversial work of art healed america after vietnam. But for maya lin, who may never be able to shed her introductory creditshe designed the vietnam memorialthis sink is a. Maya ying lin born october 5, 1959 is an american designer, architect and artist who is known for her work in sculpture and land art. While the photographs in the volume are effective in presenting a broad impression of design and form, the real pictures are those drawn by lins words. Top 20 maya lin quotes author of boundaries youtube. Architect maya lins battle for the freedom of reflection. Blurring boundaries between two and threedimensional space, lin sets up a systematic ordering of the landscape tied to history, time, science and language. She interviewed students and staff about our arts integrated learning program and the history on how maya lin school was created.
Maya lin is a driven and innovative artist of our time. Maya lin was practically a kid when her design was selected to become the. For immediate release maya lin amazon web services. From the flaps of the dust jacket and the endpapers of the hardcover book to the opening oceanwavemeetsbeach and the final image of the earth from space, architectdesignerartist maya lins boundaries takes us to the edges of thought and form, where she plucks her ideas and turns them into reality. Walking through this parklike area, the memorial appears as a rift in the earth a long, polished black stone wall, emerging from and receding into the earth. See all books authored by maya lin, including boundaries, and maya lin. Download renowned artist and architect maya lin s visual and verbal sketchbooka unique view into her artwork and philosophy. Maya lin bio one of the rare few who have managed to forge a path in both art and architecture, maya lin is at once sculptor, architect. Since setting up her studio in 1987, lin has created both public and private artworks, including the vietnam veterans memorial 1982 in washington, d. Although a yale university graduate with two architecture degrees, lin is widely known more for her artistic memorials and installations than the private residences she has designed as an architect. Choose from 16 different sets of architect memory maya lin flashcards on quizlet. Renowned artist and architect maya lins visual and verbal sketchbooka unique view into her artwork and philosophy. As the architecture critic paul goldberger writes about the novartis project in maya lin topologies, a book of photographs.
Maya lin, american architect and sculptor concerned with environmental themes who is best known for her design of the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. Wikidata item this is the one page summary accompanying the then 21 years old american artist maya lins submission for the public design competition for the vietnam veterans memorial, which took place in 1981. Many of her works have been seen as controversial and received harsh criticism. Walking through this parklike area, the memorial appears as a rift in the earth a long, polished black stone wall, emerging from and receding into the. Publication date 2000 topics lin, maya ying, lin, maya ying, lin, maya, 1959publisher new york. This quote pretty much captures how i currently feel about engineering.
Maya lin has worked on art and architectural projects throughout the united states. Renowned artist and architect maya lin s visual and verbal sketchbooka unique view into her artwork and philosophy. She achieved national recognition at the age of 21 while still an undergraduate at yale university, when she won a national competition to design the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. Landscape is the context and the source of inspiration for. Her work, which blurs the boundaries between architecture and art, demonstrates a passion for topography, celestial elements and natural phenomena. And others see the world through the prism of language, like writers. Maya lin has designed several of the most significant and bestknown works of public art of the late 20th century. A few scattered thoughts, with quotes and a smattering of images in the extended entry to go along with lins sculpturesmemorials. Lins stanford sculpture, located in the plaza in front of the packard electrical engineering building, is another of her works in the water table series. C the civil rights memorial 1989 in montgomery, alabama. Timetable 2000 stanford university, stanford, california. The detail in which she describes her thoughts and ideas crystalizing into artwork is very readable.
Approaching the memorial, the ground slopes gently downward, and the low walls emerging on ei. By maya lin boundaries by maya lin renowned artist and architect maya lin s visual and verbal sketchbooka unique view into her artwork and philosophy. Maya lin speaks through her architecture and her sculptures, and this book unwaveringly focuses upon that work and the creative process behind it. Asian americans of achievementmaya lin asian americans of achievement margaret cho daniel inouye michelle kwan bruc. Lins father was a ceramicist and a former dean of ohio universitys college of fine arts, her mother a poet and professor. Learn architect memory maya lin with free interactive flashcards. Usa today like everything connected with lin, boundaries is. Maya lin was born on october 5, 1959, in athens, ohio. By examining some of the highlights of topologies and systematic landscapes, this paper will. Classroom connection maya lins art is often inspired by satellite images of landscape. Renowned artist and architect maya lins visual and verbal sketchbook a. In 2000, maya linsbook, boundaries, was being published.
While the photographs in the volume are effective in presenting a broad impression of design and form, the real pictures are those drawn by lin s words. Where to see really see the art of maya lin the new. Boundaries book by maya lin official publisher page. Lin was an unknown in the world of art and architecture and many wanted to know about her. She achieved national recognition at the age of 21 while still an undergraduate at yale university when her design was chosen in a national competition for the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. A writer both concise and graceful on such abstract topics as art, vision, and design, lin offers unique insights into how artists create. Her mother julia chang lin is a professor of literature at ohio state university. There were over 1,500 entries some sources say over 2,500, but lins design was unanimously chosen by the contest judges. Tell us in a comment what is your favorites quotes.
Maya ying lin was born in athens, ohio on november 5, 1960. Boundaries by maya lin renowned artist and architect maya lins visual and verbal sketchbooka unique view into her artwork and philosophy. Maya lin was born on october 5, 1959 in athens, ohio. Maya lin has maintained a careful balance between art and architecture throughout her career, creating a remarkable body of work that includes largescale sitespecific installations, intimate studio artworks, architectural works and memorials. Maya lin s book boundaries is a well conceived and beautifully executed book on the artistic process. Maya lin is an american architect and artist who rose to prominence with her design of the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. Architect maya lins battle for the freedom of reflection maya lins intent in her design for the vietnam veterans memorial was for the names of the fallen to be viewed in visitors reflections. Maya lin has used wood boards to construct sculptures that. In 2000, maya lins book, boundaries, was being published. Maya ying lin chinese name, born october 5, 1959 is an american designer and artist who is known for her work in sculpture and landscape art. Henry huan lin, her father, was a ceramist and a dean of fine arts at ohio state university. Using the image they select, they can discuss important landmarks that cannot be viewed on the satellite image. Her works express both an artistic and mathematical feel, somehow finding a beautiful marriage between. Unlike many artists, she is an articulate and compelling speaker, who talks freely about the meaning of her works, her goals in creating them, and her working methods.