The final episode of Climate Artists showcases Maya Lin, an internationally renowned artist, architect, and environmental advocate. Known for her large scale memorial works such as the D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial and The Civil Rights Memorial in Alabama, she has also completed several memorial art pieces to bring awareness to the environment and climate crisis. Maya’s recent works, like the Ghost Forest project done at Madison Square Park in 2021 or the The Sixth Extinction memorials, specifically speaks to human involvement in the extinction of critical species and what a person can do to protect the Earth.
This episode provides an intimate look at Maya’s creative process, working with what’s in and her unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. Her art challenges audiences to reflect on their relationship with the natural world and inspires action to restore and protect it for future generations.
"My art is always trying to ground you in what might be right outside your front door that is invisible to you." – Maya Lin
