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Architect maya lins battle for the freedom of reflection. She came to fame and is still best known as the designer of the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. Thrust in to the eye of the storm was architectsculptor maya lin, whose design. A remarkable documentary on a truly remarkable artist. A strong clear vision, written and directed by freida lee mock, tells the story of how lin designed the memorial, and how it came to be built. Approaching the memorial, the ground slopes gently downward, and the low walls emerging on either side, growing out. 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. A strong clear vision karen on october 16, 20 at 10.

A strong clear vision alexander street, a proquest. A history of water, orlando museum of art january 31may 10, 2015. The film tells the gripping story behind the memorial and explores a decade of maya lins creative works, including the civil rights memorial, revealing her ability to address major issues of our time through the power of art. A strong clear vision freida lee mock freida lee mock terry sanders 1995 filmmaker freida lee mock profiles the designer of the vietnam veterans memorial and other monuments. The design of the museum as a path an educational passage is a journey in light and dark, night and day, incorporating intuited, handdrawn shapes in the staircases. Lin was an unknown in the world of art and architecture and many wanted to know about her. Maya lin catapulted into the public eye when, as a senior at yale university, she submitted the winning design in a national competition for a vietnam veterans memorial to be built in washington, dc. A strong clear vision 1995 starring maya lin on dvd and bluray. A strong clear vision won the academy award, marking her ascension as an american establishment icon. She was trained as an artist and architect, and her sculptures, parks, monuments, and architectural projects are linked by her ideal of making a place for individuals within the landscape.

The grass would grow back, but the initial cut would remain a pure flat surface in the earth with a polished, mirrored surface, much like the surface on a geode when you cut it and polish the edge. Among her many honors, lin is a member of the american academy of arts and letters, the american academy of arts and sciences, and the. This documentary profiles the career of maya lin, the artist best known for designing the famous vietnam veterans memorial at the young age of 20. The domentary shows lin facing the challenge of dealing with many angry veterans.

Plus, she wanted to depict the passing of time from americas first. A strong, clear vision, freida lee mocks 1994 academy awardwinning documentary, lins yale professor vincent j. At the heart of this furniture collection for knoll is my love for the land, says lin. By activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. A strong clear vision, their documentary that won an. This academy awardwinning 1994 documentary traces lins journey from conceiving and completing the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. It is amazing that a board of representatives chose her design from all others. Thrust in to the eye of the storm was architectsculptor maya lin, whose design for the memorial was chosen when she was a 21yearold college. Mar 04, 2017 maya lin a strong clear vision 1995 billy billings. Born in athens, ohio, and educated at yale university, she lives with her family in new york city. A strong clear vision is a 1994 documentary film made by freida lee mock about the life of american artist maya lin, whose bestknown work is the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. A strong clear vision synopsis director freida lee mock profiles the designer of the vietnam veterans memorial and other monuments. C the film won the 1994 academy award for best documentary feature.

A strong clear vision, won an academy award for best documentary in 1995. Maya lin was an architecture student at yale when she won the anonymous competition to design and build the viet nam veterans memorial in washington d. Maya ying lin born october 5, 1959 is an american designer, architectural designer, and artist who works in sculpture and land art. A strong, clear vision, freida lee mocks 1994 academy awardwinning documentary, lin s yale professor vincent j. A strong clear vision 1994 by freida lee mock oscar winner, a. A twenty year old student had a vision that was so moving. Yet through all the vitriol, lin persevered, ultimately realizing her stirring artistic vision. A strong clear vision directed by freida lee mock, 1995. Withstanding bitter attacks, she held her ground with clarity and grace. Nov 02, 2000 i imagined taking a knife and cutting into the earth, opening it up, an initial violence and pain that in time would heal. Oct 24, 2008 newly installed in wilsey court of the m. She was only 20 years old, and it angered some politicians that she was asian.

A film about the work of the artist most famous for her monuments such as the vietnam memorial wall and the civil rights fountain memorial. This academy award winner reveals the contentious origins of the vietnam veterans memorial and tells the story of its creator, a 21yearold architecture student whose plan was selected from over 1,000 different designs, beating out some of the. The documentary chronicles the controversy over lin s design and over her as an asianamerican female architect. Our 2002 profile of architect maya lin that marked the 20th year of the vietnam memorial. In addition to this tribute, a postage stamp was made commemorating the vietnam veterans memorial two years after its dedication. It follows her over the next 14 years, as she matures from an insecure student to a confident professional, and designs other public works, including the civil rights monument in montgomery, ala. Thrust in to the eye of the storm was architectsculptor. American architectural designer and artist who, at age 21, designed the vietnam war memorial in washington, dc. Thrust in to the eye of the storm was architectsculptor maya lin, whose design for the memorial was chosen when she was a 21yearold college student. The vietnam war memorial was one of the most controversial monuments of its time. A strong clear vision is a 1994 documentary film made by freida lee mock about the life of american artist maya lin, whose bestknown work is the vietnam veterans. A strong clear vision won the academy award for best documentary in 1995. Featured in the 67th annual academy awards 1995 see more. The need for the names to be on the memorial would become the memorial.

Maya ying lin was born in athens, ohio on november 5, 1960. 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. Lin was an unknown architect whose entry had been selected after a nationwide competition. Maya lin a strong clear vision american film foundation and sanders and mock productions produce academy award winning and emmy awardwinning films. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing maya lin. She has also been awarded honorary doctorate degrees from yale university, harvard university, williams college, and smith college. There is no better lesson to pass to students than the story of maya lin and her ingenuity and perseverance.

A movie about lin designing the vietnam veterans memorial won the years best featurelength documentary oscar in 1995. She was among the youngest to have received such a distinction from yale university, when she was given the award in 1987. A strong clear vision sports a subject charismatic enough to override the somewhat unimaginative, technically routine treatment of her here. Maya lins liquid vision of power and tranquility is. Maya lin a strong clear vision 1995 billy billings.

In addition to this tribute, a postage stamp was made commemorating the. The film won the 1994 academy award for best documentary feature. A strong clear vision facing history and ourselves. In this 1995 academy award winner, freida lee mock follows a decade in the life of this. Architect maya lin famous asian american pigs asian. There were over 1,500 entries some sources say over 2,500, but lins design was unanimously chosen by the contest judges. The documentary chronicles the controversy over lins design and over her as an asianamerican female architect.

It is maya lins ability to peel away these layers of differences through her recognition and sensibility of the truth that places us face to face with the essence of our existence at that very place and time. But i wrote the body of this essay just as the memorial was being completedin the fall of 1982. The filmmakers, freida lee mock and terry sanders, projects range from theatrical documentary films and television series to dramatic feature films. It follows her over the next 14 years, as she matures from an insecure student to a confident professional, and designs other public works, including the civil rights monument in. A strong clear vision details the first decade of the career or architect and artist maya lin. Maya lins collection of stones, introduced in 1998 in celebration of knoll s 60th anniversary, reflects the famed architects signature subtlety. A strong clear vision features rare behindthescenes footage of lin at work in her studio, offering viewers a privileged glimpse into the mind of this singular artist.

Systematic landscapes by richard andrews and john beardsley, yale university press, 2006. Maya lin studied at yale university, where she received a bachelor of arts in 1981 and a masters of architecture in 1986. I was amazed to learn that maya lins design was picked from so many. After their grandmother passes, two siblings begin an epic excavation of her belongings. A strong clear vision film response brandi this documentary was very moving. I would not discuss the controversy surrounding its construction and it wasnt until i saw the documentary maya lin.

The academy awardwinning documentary is about sculptor and architect maya lin who, at age 21, designed the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. Jan 01, 1998 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. A strong clear vision that i was able to remember that time in my life. Renowned artist and architect maya lins visual and verbal sketchbooka unique view into her artwork and philosophy. Vietnam veterans memorial, architecture, biography, design. In 2005 lin was elected to the american academy of arts and letters and to the national womens hall of fame in seneca falls, new york. When morris dees approached her to design a memorial for civil rights, she says she wanted to understand conceptually what the piece is about or what its nature.