About Hardcover volume with fold-outs, 36.7 x 50.0 cm (14.4 x 19.7 in.), 400 pages, with polyester cast relief “Untitled” (1964), 50 x 50 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in.), in a box. Swiss artist HR Giger (1940–2014) is most famous for his creation of the space monster in Ridley Scott’s 1979 horror sci-fi film Alien, which earned him an Oscar. In retrospect, this was just one of the most popular expressions of Giger’s biomechanical arsenal of creatures, which consistently merged hybrids of human and machine into images of haunting power and dark psychedelia. The visions drew on demons of the past, as well as evoking mythologies for the future. Above all, they gave expression to the collective fears and fantasies of his age: fear of the atom, of pollution and wasted resources, and of a future in which our bodies depend on machines for survival. Begun shortly before the artist’s unexpected death, this SUMO-sized Art Edition pays homage to Giger’s unique vision. It shows the complete story of Giger’s life and art, his sculptures, film works, and iconic album covers as well as the heritage left in his own artist’s museum and self-designed bar in the Swiss Alps. In an in-depth essay, Giger scholar Andreas J. Hirsch plunges into the themes of Giger’s oeuvre and world, while an extensive artist biography draws on contemporary quotes and Giger’s own writings. The volume is presented with Untitled, a ready-to-hang relief cast from an original polyester sculpture created by Giger in 1964. The piece combines two of the big interests of the artist’s early career: Tachist painting (the European version of Abstract Expressionism, often characterized by calligraphic brushstrokes) and interior design. His abstract painting and design models in polyester come together in this fascinating piece, where skeletal forms already show promise of the gruesome creations of his later oeuvre. Art Edition of 100 numbered copies, each signed by Carmen Giger / HR Giger Estate. With relief Untitled (1964), authenticated by Carmen Giger / HR Giger Estate.
Dive into H.R. Giger universe and the unforgettable work done for the really first Alien movie with this collection of 36+ Concept Art, followed by a
H.R. Giger's original designs for Alien are even more chilling than the film.
Combining horror and the grotesque, Swiss painter H.R. Giger tapped into our fascination with the things that frighten us the most.
The artist behind Alien's Xenomorph was known for a whole lot more than that monster.
H.R. Giger is an artist that was way fucking before his time, and his influence on underground and pop culture is HUGE! His art, in some ways, has shown the world where it was going before it even knew how to get there. He was able to mix fantasy with reality in such a powerful […]
McFarlane Toys worked closely with Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger to create this limited-edition three-dimensional sculpture of Giger's classic Li II painting. Giger's biomechanical dreamscapes formed the cornerstone of his fame and his most famous book, Necronomicon, served as the visual inspiration for director Ridley Scott's movie Alien. To learn more about the artist, visit HRGigerMuseum.com.
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We met Blondie's Chris Stein to talk about the art and films of 'Alien' designer H. R. Giger.
Today: Dancing lemurs, a Play-Doh car, and a toddler-sized teenager.
H.R. Giger's original designs for Alien are even more chilling than the film.
“I do not know anybody else who has so accurately portrayed the soul of modern humanity. A few decades from now when they talk about twentieth century, they will think of Giger.” – Oliver Stone, 2001H.R. Giger was regarded as the foremost artist in F
A new book collates the work of legendary illustrator HR Giger.
Dive into H.R. Giger universe and the unforgettable work done for the really first Alien movie with this collection of 36+ Concept Art, followed by a
A new book collates the work of legendary illustrator HR Giger.
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