Maya Lin Debuts Installation of Barren Trees in Madison Square Park – SURFACE
Surface cover star Maya Lin has unveiled a public installation at Madison Square Park. Dubbed Ghost Forest, the work comprises 49 spectral white cedar tree transplants meant to shed light on the eponymous dying event impacting woodlands around the world due to climate change. The Download: Sourced from New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, the grove of barren cedars presents a stark juxtaposition with the surrounding greenscape, bringing to light issues like species loss, habitat loss, and climate change. In typical Lin fashion, the artwork has a public service element beyond awareness, culmin...
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