Gray Matters (2016)
The Eileen Gray Documentary
Gray Matters explores the long, fascinating life and complicated career of architect and designer Eileen Gray, whose uncompromising vision defined and defied the practice of modernism in decoration, design and architecture. Making a reputation with her traditional lacquer work in the first decade of the 20th century, she became a critically acclaimed and sought after designer and decorator in the next before reinventing herself as an architect, a field in which she laboured largely in obscurity. Apart from the accolades that greeted her first building –persistently and perversely credited to her mentor–her pioneering work was done quietly, privately and to her own specifications. But she lived long enough (98) to be re-discovered and acclaimed. Today, with her work commanding extraordinary prices and attention, her legacy, like its creator, remains elusive, contested and compelling.
Cast
- Mary McGuckian - Narrator
Screenplay
Keywords
architect, biography, art, design
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gray Matters about?
- Gray Matters explores the long, fascinating life and complicated career of architect and designer Eileen Gray, whose uncompromising vision defined and defied the practice of modernism in decoration, design and architecture. Making a reputation with her traditional lacquer work in the first decade of the 20th century, she became a critically acclaimed and sought after designer and decorator in the next before reinventing herself as an architect, a field in which she laboured largely in obscurity. Apart from the accolades that greeted her first building –persistently and perversely credited to her mentor–her pioneering work was done quietly, privately and to her own specifications. But she lived long enough (98) to be re-discovered and acclaimed. Today, with her work commanding extraordinary prices and attention, her legacy, like its creator, remains elusive, contested and compelling.
- Who directed Gray Matters?
- Gray Matters was directed by Marco Orsini.
- Who stars in Gray Matters?
- Gray Matters stars Mary McGuckian.
- How long is Gray Matters?
- Gray Matters has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Gray Matters?
- Gray Matters is a Documentary film.
- How much did Gray Matters gross?
- Gray Matters grossed $3 worldwide.
- Where was Gray Matters produced?
- Gray Matters was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland, France, Morocco, Monaco, Germany.