The film we saw this week was quite interesting. I thought it was intriguing to hear Maya Lin's thought process behind her design, that to many was "far too simple" to commemorate the lives of those lost in battle. The story of the wall and the reasoning behind it being cut deep into the ground was briefly shared in the film and it all makes sense.
While war is man made,unlike mother nature, it's destruction still changes landscapes both externally and internally. Although I have never lost a loved one in battle, knowing that there were enough names to fill up those walls was simply so hard to believe. Having visited this memorial before, it creates a space and visual for EVERYONE who hasn't lost a loved one in battle recognize that they are not immune to the after math.
The way Maya held her ground when many people discriminated against her for being asian and a female was impressing. How people are able to hold their ground and not back down in situations like that is truly inspiring. I'm sure there are people who would have declined the opportunity to build a memorial like this one after the first couple of people insulted him/her and ridiculed his/her work. I admire her willingness to recognize brilliance and power of understated beauty.
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