“Topo” is an artwork created by Maya Lin between 1989 and 1991, during the Environmental (Land) Art movement. The artwork falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork features a meticulously designed landscape, characterized by undulating turf and carefully manicured, spherical topiaries, seamlessly integrated into an outdoor setting that merges with the surrounding natural elements. The work exhibits a balanced interaction between organic shapes and structured manipulation of the environment, embodying the principles of Land Art. The grassy mounds and shaped bushes dotting a paved area underscore a harmonious coexistence between human influence and natural beauty. The scene suggests a thoughtful blending of art and nature, inviting viewers to reflect on their relationship with the natural world.
