Victor Lin
August 24th, 2005
Filed Under: The Usual Rant
This is really sad news.
Victor Lin passed away over the weekend from cancer in Taiwan. He was only in his early thirties. The news affects a lot of folks as his loss will surely be felt by his family, Miki, the MCAD community and his friends & co-workers among many others. He was just recently diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this summer but that was odd in itself as Victor never smoked. It’s being thought now that the cancer developed elsewhere and wasn’t noticed in any capacity until it spread to his lungs. Regardless of the cause, no one saw this coming including Victor himself — it’s so surreal to me because I had just saw him back in April at the Walker Art musuem and he looked great. I wasn’t particularly close with Vic, but we did share some wonderful moments as students attending MCAD and because we had so many mutual friends in common it was hard for me not to know what was going on with Mr. Lin, well true even after we graduated some six years ago. Needless to say he was a very talented designer/artist, highly intelligent, easy going and an extremely likable fellow. He truly will be missed.
I know his family plans to hold funeral arrangements for Victor out in Taiwan, and that Arya is trying to organize a vigil for his friends and extended family to attend in Minneapolis, but if you or anyone else has any further information regarding these services please do share and pass on the word.
Vic, we already miss you…
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15 Responses to “Victor Lin”
BILL!
Remember that ‘Victor’ is another word for ‘conquering hero’, which is quite a good description for how he approached (and dominated) everything in his life.
Patti Rhodes
I am out here in LA and happy to have seen and spoke to Victor last summer when I was out to MPLS for SES. I hadn’t seen him in years but we spoke like we had seen each other yesterday. I wasnt even sure he would remember me, but he did. Ari, Arya, and Bill, I am sorry for the loss of your good friend. To Miki and the Lin family- know that we remember a talented artist and all around nice guy. I know he was special to many people. My thoughts are with you.
Mark Mallman
I knew Victor as kindhearted, intelligent person. A driven artist with a sense of humor and a warm smile. He was a good man, and he shall be missed. I am grateful to have known him.
Alicia Daugherty
I don’t really know Victor now as I also live in LA but do remember him from MCAD days and can recall a genuinely nice guy, respectful and respected. I am quite saddened by this incomprehensible loss and wish all his family and friends the best of wishes, courage and strength during this time.
Daria
Victor was a loyal, kind and welcoming friend. This world is a little better because he was here.
All my love to Miki, Victor’s family and the MCAD folks.
I miss you Victor!
Kat
I didn’t know him well, but I knew enough to know he will definitely be missed. He had such a wonderful smile. I am grieving for the loss his family and friends must be going through. Yet another example of a fine person taken from us from too early. My thoughts are with all of you who are hurting right now.
Nicole Erdmann
I met Victor my first day at MCAD - I knew him as the helpful guy in class that would also stay up late working in the darkroom, computer lab or wandering the halls on the 3rd floor. He was the guy that would stop and help anyone - often me - figure out what I was doing wrong on the video toaster or what # filter I needed. Our class knew Victor as an inspiration - a funny, brillant guy that had a nice word for everyone. Victor was respected by anyone that crossed his path - students, friends and co-workers. After graduation Victor and I still crossed paths - he would waive from a block away and continued to be that brillant sweet helpful guy - I will always remember and miss Vic. Miki you are in my thoughts and my heart.
John Eickholt
I worked with victor everyday for 5+ years. He never failed to amaze me with his many talents and GREAT personality. I can honestly say he enriched my life and i learned so much from him. We would joke that Vic gave us our design cred. Everyone at his place of work are devastated by the news of his passing. I really miss Victor and am so thankful that i got to get to know him so well.
Dan Orozco
Victor,
You are such a good man. Thanks for for pushing me forward. I will miss you. Now, to the rest of us - remember someone who enriches you and tell them today.
BILL!
People seem to be missing a whole ‘nother side to Vic. I know, I know, it’s his memorial blog, but someone has to point out the 500 lb elephant in the room… it SUCKED having classes with him!
Imagine this: everyone at MCAD has to take shop class their first semster. For the most part, no one really wants to. So, one of the assignments is to make a wooden toy that has moving parts. This is where most of us are like, here’s my car with the rotating wheels. Oh no. Not VIC. He makes a hand carved working GUN that shoots hand carved CORKS across the room. It has to be cocked by hand like a real hand gun. Not only is it this mind-bending feat of engineering from a board and a rubberband, but it looks like a REAL GUN. If you painted this thing black, you could hold up a liquor store!
Wooden car? You may as well just turn in a block of wood. That’s the kind of grade you’re going to get when the kid next to you just revolutionized the craft of woodworking without breaking a sweat! Now imagine this in EVERY CLASS! The guy is great at everything. Not only is he great, but he’s the BEST. You can never be better because he’s THE BEST. It was HELL having class with him. Shop. Painting. Drawing. Photo. Film.
Thank God I was a year ahead of him, or I probably would have just dropped out. I wasn’t even in that shop class but it still freaks me out!
Ryan Simonson
I knew Victor mainly throught other MCAD friends, but had the good fortune to hang out with him in gang situations several times. Always a curious and insightful character. I last saw him at least a year ago riding his scooter down on LaSalle with Miki, who just happened to be in town. I’m glad I got the chance to talk to them for a while that day.
Bradford
In case you never had the first-hand experience Bill is talking about, Vic’s site is still up: http://www.petitemonster.com/
Just take a browse through his portfolio and you will quickly see how talented he was. I also started a blog for Vic here: http://www.bradberling.com/
Kevin Wideman
Firstly, let me say that it took me days to muster up enough courage to visit this blog. Victor was one of the first friends that I made at MCAD and remained close after college. The reason why I was adapted to him is that we were so much alike. I was always astonished at the type of work that he would crank out of that facility. I also remember listening to his “Ok Computer” album back-to-back-to back in the computer lab. Your all-around renaissance man. To me, Victor is MCAD.
Sandy Maliga
For me the best part of teaching was providing a context in which extraordinary human beings could do their thing. Victor was one of the best. I remember how smoothly it went when he was working on a major film project. No worries, no crises, just a well conceived and realized piece, elegant, with heart.
After graduation I was pleased to see him continuing to grow and being recognized for his hard work, intelligence, sensitivity and all around beautiful spirit. Even though we were not in contact, I looked forward to news of his successes. This is so sad; my sympathies to all of you who were close to him.
arya senboutaraj
victor i love you so much. you truly are one of the best examples of what humanity aspires to be in the highest reaches of life. over the years i have learned how fortunate i was to meet you in this life at such a pivotal time in our lives. your kindness, sense of humor, intelligence, and creativity made those cold days in Minneapolis so much more enjoyable. you were the first stranger i met at mcad during orientation, but through the years we have always kept in close orbit to one another. i can’t comprehend what has happened. it makes me want to shout at the sky…it makes no sense. i will miss you dearly…it just hasn’t sunk in yet. you were and always will be a true friend and your beautiful spirit will live on forever. you will always be in my heart and my dreams..
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