When I board on a long flight, the first thing I check on tv
is if they have any architectural or any design discipline related
documentaries. And surprisingly, there is always at least 1 to feed my brain
some creativity and valuable information.
However, this is not a film I discovered 30,000 feet above
ground, but 10 minutes into watching it, I had to pause it and share it with my
brother who studies furniture design.
“We don’t do art, we solve problems.”
Eames: The architect
and the painter covers the life of Charles and Ray Eames, the nature of
their relationship and celebrates their exquisite work using multiple mediums to
realise their visions.
They interview some of the designers who worked with them
who share stories and anecdotes about their experience at 901 Eames studio in
Venice Beach, California. They give us an insight into the Eames’ work ethics,
their eccentric attitude towards a work environment and design.
I find it absolutely amazing that Ray Eames died exactly 10
years after Charles, on his death’s anniversary.
This was a great film written by Jason Cohn, directed by
Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey and narrated by James Franco.
It is a definite must see, and I strongly recommend it.
Here’s a trailer for a short preview:
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