pashnak Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 The renowned Swiss artist H.R. Giger has died at the age of 74, as a result of injuries sustained in a fall, Swiss public television, SRF, has reported. Giger was most famous for the alien monster he created for the movie of the same name. SRF cited family sources. In the art world, Giger, who focused during his career on the fantastic realism and surrealistic genres, is best known for his contribution to the film Alien. The monster he created for Ridley Scott’s film earned him an Oscar for special effects in 1980.His talent for scaring movie audiences was repeated in Poltergeist 2 (1986), Alien 3 (1992) and Species (1995). Computer game fans were able to enjoy his work in Dark Seed in 1995.His film work was just one facet of his talent, though. Giger is also known for his sculptures, paintings and furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainWreck Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 He'll be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Very sad indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladius Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I was in the Museum in Gruyere Switzerland last year where next to it is also a bar in his style. He was special, like his art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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