Maya Lin is a driven and innovative artist of our time. Many of his works were seen as controversial and received harsh criticism. He manages to plod along. His works express both an artistic and mathematical feeling, somehow finding a beautiful combination between. His obsession with art and knowledge can largely be attributed to his parents, as he was very successful at an early age. His artistic career is one of many triumphs and boundary-pushing in the art world. Lin has a great love for nature and many of his pieces help express the meaning of this, and he loves to captivate audiences. Maya Lin was born on October 5, 1959 in Athens, Ohio. Her parents emigrated from China to the United States, in 1949, before her birth, and their profession at Ohio University influenced her greatly. His aunt was China's first architect and spent much of her life at home with her older brother. He loved school and studying and had few close friends. His father was Dean of the Arts at Ohio University as well as a ceramic artist, where he drew inspiration from visits to his pottery shop. Her mother was a poet with talents in Asian and English literature, who taught her prose. These factors, shaping his future, expressed early interests in art and mathematics. She continued to prove herself as an exemplary student throughout her high school career. Immediately after high school she was accepted to Yale University in Connecticut and forced to choose between her two loves of art and architecture. He chose to major in architecture, but often sneaked into art school for sculpture lessons. They once heard her say: “I love architecture and… the medium of paper… owes us its great works. He has led a driven and captivating career. Although she received a lot of controversy in her time, she managed to continue creating great works. She is widely recognized and has made a notable impact so far in her life. His love for nature and its importance is reflected in all his work, especially in the freedom of his later works. Her ability to maintain balance between her love for architecture and art has helped her stand out in both categories. His sculptures will please viewers for centuries to come. Works Cited Chin-Lee, Cynthia. From Amelia to Zora: 26 women who changed the world. Charles Bridge, 2005. Ergas, G. Aimee. Artists: From Michelangelo to Maya Lin. UXL, 1995 Lin, May. Borders. Simon and Schuster New York, 2000. Cotter, Holland. “Where the ocean meets the mountain”. New York Times, May 8: C23.