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“I think I needed to really move past my first public work as memorialist, and be equally balanced. It's a bit unusual, to be working between the architecture, the art, and what I would say is a synthesis, the memorials - they're problem solving, but it's very symbolic. You get this triangle; I need to be balanced with those three. They're all equally a part of who I am. I love how different they are, and yet they're coming out the same thing, whatever it is.”

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Maya Lin, born on October 5, 1959, is a renowned American designer. Her works are characterized by simplicity, modernity, and emotional depth, with her most famous work being the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Lin's design philosophy is deeply influenced by her personal experiences and profound understanding of Chinese culture. more

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