Negotiator Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/h-r-giger-surrealist-artist-and-alien-designer-dead-at-74-20140513 I don't have to say who this man is among you fello sci-fi enthusiasts. Thanks for all the inspiration, Giger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Inspirational, indeed. Even if he shock-fried my brain in my younger innocent days. Farewell, Hansruedi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 True artist, scared me as a kid. Mein Beileid, Auf Wiedersehen und danke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Who knew so many Techno-Organic Dick-Mouth's could be so compelling. Somehow Giger did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefuemon Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 So, how many of you had the Dead Kennedy's Frankenchrist album "Penis Landscape" poster? (Wikipedia link, but features the artwork. Look at your own risk). Had to special order it if you had the CD (like me). Don't think I have it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 So sad that yet another genre legend passes. It's the strangest thing to think of how I loved this man's work so much and yet it was so hideous that it terrified me to the core. I think H.R. Giger may be the first exposure I had to the idea that horror and tragedy could be artistic and incredibly beautiful. A somber farewell to the master of the grotesquely exquisite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I just saw the "Jodorowsky's Dune" this weekend and Giger was part of that elite team that J put together which Ridley Scott eventually absconded with to make Alien. Everyone should check it out. Almost that whole team that consisted of Dan O'Bannon, Salvador Dali, Jean Giraud AKA Moebius, HR Giger and Chris Foss has passed. It has tons of images that mdern sci-fi eventually used for their films, mostly Alien and Prometheus. It's out on limited release for now but everyone interested in Alien and Prometheus should check it out. It also dedicates a small portion to Giger and the genius that he was. RIP HR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoducks Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 His designs scared the crap out of me as a kid. I’m very thankful for that. R.I.P. I just saw the "Jodorowsky's Dune" this weekend and Giger was part of that elite team that J put together which Ridley Scott eventually absconded with to make Alien. Everyone should check it out. Almost that whole team that consisted of Dan O'Bannon, Salvador Dali, Jean Giraud AKA Moebius, HR Giger and Chris Foss has passed. It has tons of images that mdern sci-fi eventually used for their films, mostly Alien and Prometheus. It's out on limited release for now but everyone interested in Alien and Prometheus should check it out. It also dedicates a small portion to Giger and the genius that he was. RIP HR. Didn't know about this documentary a bout the movie project. Hope I get to see it. I love Jodorowsky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Nash Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 My best nightmares came from your art. Thx Giger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 So sad that yet another genre legend passes. It's the strangest thing to think of how I loved this man's work so much and yet it was so hideous that it terrified me to the core. I think H.R. Giger may be the first exposure I had to the idea that horror and tragedy could be artistic and incredibly beautiful. A somber farewell to the master of the grotesquely exquisite. Well said! I like to think that wherever he is.....satan has to call up to Giger and ask for advice for redecorating his lair....R.I.P. Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 RIP Mr. Giger. I hope that wherever you are resting, none of your creations pop up and disturb your rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Goodbye to the man that inspired one of the greatest science fiction/horror creatures ever conceived; your talent will be missed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I am not sure we will see another in our life time that had the vision that this man had. R.I.P Giger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 RIP -b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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