"I was always making things. Even though art was what I did every day, it didn't even occur to me that I would be an artist"
- Maya Lin
About this Quote
Maya Lin's quote speaks with the power of innovative expression and the significance of following one's passions. It suggests that she was so immersed in her innovative pursuits that it never occurred to her that she could make a career out of it. This quote speaks with the idea that art is not just a task, however a lifestyle. It is something that can be done every day, and it can be a source of happiness and satisfaction. It likewise speaks to the concept that art is something that can be done without any official training or education. It is something that can be done merely by following one's passions and allowing imagination to circulation. This quote is a reminder that art is something that can be done by anybody, regardless of their background or experience. It is a reminder that art is something that can be provided for the large happiness of it, and that it can be a source of terrific satisfaction.
This quote is written / told by Maya Lin somewhere between October 5, 1959 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from USA.
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