I just came across two extraordinary websites and had to share. Maya Lin has created art and architecture, an amazing body of work that includes large-scale site-specific installations, intimate studio artworks and memorials.
Her latest and last memorial is called, “What is Missing?“ The mission of this Foundation is to bring awareness to the public about the present sixth mass extinction of species as well as emphasize that by preventing deforestation, we can reduce carbon emissions and protect species and habitats.
“The project proposes that we look at a memorial not as a singular static object, but as a work that can exist in several forms and in multiple sites. These formats include permanent Listening Cones placed at select science institutions, smaller site-specific sound and media installations, and more…”
Through Saturday, May 30th: What is Missing? by Maya Lin, presented by Creative Time, can be seen on a high definition 44 1/2 HD screen located on Broadway between 44th and 45th streets, in NYC. For those who cannot make it to Times Square, the video can viewed on the website.
The website itself is wonderfully designed and has innovative animated programming. I played the sounds over and over… and viewed the other links and content, then I went to the artists personal site and was thrilled to see yet another outstanding website. Clever ideas in viewing her galleries and the overall navigation.
Please visit these sites, view the work, listen to the sounds and read about the causes!