Though her work has often been overshadowed by that of her peers such as Le Corbusier and Marcel Breuer, Irish designer, lacquer-artist, and architect Eileen Gray is widely recognized as a designer of great talent and individuality. This book analyses and illustrates the range of her furniture, interiors, and completed architectural projects.
"This catalogue is published in conjunction with the exhibition Eileen Gray held at the Bard Graduate Center Gallery from February 29 through July 12, 2020"--Colophon.
"Largely neglected for much of her career, Eileen Gray was rediscovered in the late 1960s. Today she is regarded as one of the most important designers and architects of the twentieth century"--Publisher's description.
This volume examines Gray's early lacquer work and Romaine Brooks' earliest nude paintings; Gray's first built house, E.1027, in relation to Radclyffe Hall and her novel The Well of Loneliness; and Gray's private house, Tempe ?nbsp; Pailla, ...
Reflecting the series' focus on design, special attention has been paid to the layout and binding, making these books designer objects in their own right. 180 illustrations
An in-depth study of the career of the highly original designer.
The life and works of the modern furniture designer.
Irish-born designer Eileen Gray (1878-1976) was an extremely private figure and has remained an elusive subject despite her long-lasting influence. Known primarily for her highly original furniture and interior design,...
Eileen Gray started her career as a lacquer artist in Paris creating new furniture and living accessories with striking colors and understated shapes. Remaining stalwartly independent, Gray developed an opulent,...
A fascinating rediscoveryof the life and work ofEileen Gray, one of thetwentieth century's mostimportant designers.
During the dazzling Annâees Folles of 1920s Paris is where Gray's work reached new heights of innovation. Gray sought to create art that was both functional and sensual, leading her to build the most daring work of her career.