Charles and Ray Eames

Charles Eames was born on June 17, 1907 and died on August 21, 1978 in Saint Louis, Missouri.  Here he studied architecture at Washington University and later opened an architectural practice.  He was an American designer, architect and filmmaker.  Him and his wife Ray are responsible for many iconic designs of the 20^th century.  His wife Ray was born on December 15, 1912 in Sacramento and died on August 21, 1988 in Los Angeles.  Ray’s artistic talent was recognized very early on in her life.  She is a US American designer.  Charles was actually one of Ray’s teachers and mentors at the Art Academy in Cranbrook, Michigan.  Charles divorced his first wife and married Ray in 1941 in Chicago.  The couple then moved to Southern California where together they opened a design office.  This creative partnership resulted in innovative designs for furniture, houses, monuments, and exhibitions.  Together they designed countless exhibitions and directed over 80 experimental films.  The furniture they designed was very unique and interesting to look at.  I remember talking about Charles in on of my classes and looking at different chairs he designed. I feel like this couple really inspired eachother with their talents and I think that is what made them so successful.  Their work was both displayed in museums and very popular.  As said before they both passed away.  The crazy thing is they both passed away on the same day but different years.  I find that very strange but very interesting at the same time.  It must of been true love and talent.