Join us as Llisa Demetrios talks about her grandparents Charles & Ray Eames – with an overview of the early years of Charles in St. Louis and Ray in Sacramento, followed by their later work together at the Eames Office. Demetrios will share images about the Eames’ work in furniture, film, architecture, design, photography, exhibits and toys, along with quotes and stories of growing up with these generous, industrious grandparents. Presentation followed by a visit to the Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller exhibition.

Presenter

Granddaughter of designers Charles and Ray Eames, Llisa Demetrios is a bronze sculptor who graduated from Yale University, worked in the Mies van der Rohe Archive at MoMA in New York, and has continued her work as archivist for the Eames Office. She is also a board member of the Eames Foundation.

Registration recommended. Ticket sales end August 22 at 5pm.