Gray Matters (2014 film)

Gray Matters is a 2014 documentary film that was written and directed by Marco Orsini.[1] It premiered at the Architecture and Design Film Festival on 15 October 2014 in New York City and received a theatrical release on 28 May 2016.[2][3] The film explores the life of architect and designer Eileen Gray.[4][5]

Gray Matters
Gray Matters Documentary
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMarco Orsini
Written byMarco Orsini, Frederick L. Greene
Release dates
  • October 15, 2014 (2014-10-15) (Architecture and Design Film Festival)
  • May 28, 2016 (2016-05-28)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

The documentary focuses on Eileen Gray, who worked in lacquer before launching a career as a designer, decorator, and later an architect. Her work in the field of architecture was largely overlooked until she was re-discovered.

Reception

The Times gave the film four out of five stars, as they felt it was "a fascinating documentary on the great modernist designer and architect Eileen Gray".[6] The Guardian gave Gray Matters three out of five stars, writing that "what makes this even more compelling is the supporting art-historical input from its numerous interviewees (I developed a particular soft spot for the dulcet-voiced Dr Jennifer Goff of the National Museum of Ireland), who collectively explicate Gray’s eclectic style, a playful, practical minimalism that evolved substantially over the years".[7]

References
  1. Fifty Shades of Gray (Cultured Digital Magazine 2014)
  2. Murg, Stephanie. "Eileen Gray Documentary to Debut at Architecture & Design Film Festival". Adweek. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  3. Brosnan, Seán (25 May 2016). "Eileen Gray biopic 'The Price of Desire' and companion doc 'Gray Matters' released to cinemas this weekend". The Irish Film and Television Network.
  4. Kavanagh, Amanda (May 26, 2016). "Modern Marvel: The Life of Eileen Gray". Image Magazine. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  5. "Why Gray Matters", We Built this City Magazine
  6. Muir, Kate (May 27, 2016). "Film: Gray Matters; The Price of Desire". Retrieved 2017-01-22 – via The Times.
  7. Felperin, Leslie (2016-05-26). "Gray Matters review – compelling Eileen Gray documentary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-01-22.


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