Sketches of Frank Gehry Reflection

The documentary film, Sketches of Frank Gehry, was interesting because of its intimate quality. As a friend of Gehry's, director Sydney Pollack provided a personal look at the life and works of the innovative and controversial architect. While often perceived to be pompous and arrogant, the film portrayed Gehry's insecurities as a designer. Most interesting was the film's exploration of the design process as it is executed in Gehry's studio by the man himself and his quirky assistants through sketches, model production, and change after change after change to his designs. The director interviews several fans of Gehry and satisfied clients but also talks to a few who don't care for Gehry's designs, which provides a fairly balanced representation of the world's perception of his contentious works.