Growing up in a Polish-Jewish family in Toronto, Ontario during the 40s taught Ephraim Owen Goldberg that creativity could come to life, using almost anything. Scraps of wood, pieces of corrugated steel and leftover chain link fences worked nicely for the would-be architect. Known today as Pritzker Prizewinner, Frank Owen Gehry, his work continues to fascinate the world in dramatic, influential designs of buildings and modern designer furniture.
Gehry graduated from the University of Southern Californias School of Architecture, studied city planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and is a dual citizen of Canada and the US. His extreme designs have brought criticism from several architectural associates because, in their view, Gehry buildings do not seem to belong in their surroundings organically. On the other hand, the Pritzker Architecture Prize was awarded to Frank in 1989 for his combination of talent, vision and commitment in the art of architecture.
Structural design is not the only focus for the busy Canadian born designer and celebrity. Smaller, detail oriented pieces like jewelry, household items, sculptures and furniture also capture a fascination for Gehry. Easy Edges, was his first furniture line that was featured in 1969, made completely out of cardboard. The latest furniture creation is the Gehry Furniture Collection by Heller, featuring sturdy, whimsical and comfortable movable pieces for recreation, entertaining or everyday use.
Massive architectural designs by Gehry are located all over the world. A few of his outstanding creations include Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic, Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain. Seeming never to rest before beginning yet another unique design, Gehry is currently working on the Performing Arts Complex at the World Trade Center site, New York City and the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, PA, among several other international projects.
Gehrys latest furniture line by Heller is quickly gaining popularity in the international world because of the interchangeable uses, timeless appearance and uniqueness of style. Well build with an emphasis on coil aberration and flexible fabric; little care is necessary in placing the collection of lightweight cubes, benches, chairs, sofas and tables in several different settings.
Gehry is all about being yourself and living life in a creative, spontaneous way that triggers the mind to notice things outside of the norm. A collection of Gehry modern restaurant furniture is just the right way to begin a journey toward freedom.
