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RIP HR Giger...

XenomorphineXenomorphine Posts: 2,421
edited May 2014 in The Commons

A truly great visionary, whether you felt utterly inspired or creeped out by his work, I think that everyone can agree he was a legend in the artistic world. While he was primarily known for images of biomechanoids and dark psychosexuality (both elements which went into his most famous creation; the creature from the 'Alien' films), he was noted by those who knew him as a pleasant, if quirky, soul and his work is going to remain a strong influence for a very long time to come.

Does anyone have plans to produce something Giger-esque for the store, as a form of tribute to his passing away? Creatures, shaders, sets, vehicles, furniture?

Or even have 3D renders you've done which were inspired by his unique aesthetics?

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  • Lissa_xyzLissa_xyz Posts: 6,116
    edited December 1969

    I've loved Giger for a long time. I'd have my walls covered in his art if I could.

    I vote Rawart update his Gigaliens + parts & poses. :D

  • TangoAlphaTangoAlpha Posts: 4,584
    edited December 1969

    Sad news. A big talent is lost. :(

  • riftwitchriftwitch Posts: 1,405
    edited December 1969

    This is sad news. I've been a fan of his art since ELP's Brain Salad Surgery album.

  • JaderailJaderail Posts: 0
    edited December 1969

    I agree, said news. I loved his BioMech stuff, and his vision was truly one of his own from the start.

  • Design Anvil - Razor42Design Anvil - Razor42 Posts: 1,237
    edited May 2014

    Truly a great loss, I was a big fan.One of my earliest true influences in the art world.

    Here's a few Giger flavoured things of mine, a Gigeresque render and some shots of his Studio in Switzerland.

    H. R. Giger
    RIP
    May 12, 2014

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  • Midnight_storiesMidnight_stories Posts: 4,112
    edited December 1969

    I'd be lying if I said he didn't inspire the Creation Engineer, I did do a similar chair for promo purposes, maybe I'll do something with it. Anyway the man was a genius and will be missed !

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  • DestinysGardenDestinysGarden Posts: 2,550
    edited December 1969

    Vey sad news indeed. His work has always been an inspiration to me as well.

  • Dream CutterDream Cutter Posts: 1,222
    edited May 2014

    Heaven or hell, now will never be the same now when we get there. Try not to to freak us too much,Hans.

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  • JohnDelaquioxJohnDelaquiox Posts: 1,195
    edited December 1969

    Since I was very little my two favorite Artist have been Frank Frazetta and H.R. Giger. and now they have both passed on.

  • RAMWolffRAMWolff Posts: 10,212
    edited December 1969

    Truly sad news. I too am a fan of his work. I also liked his beliefs .... a little dark but I embrace my dark side quite easily!

    AROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    R.I.P.

  • alexhcowleyalexhcowley Posts: 2,386
    edited December 1969

    Imitation is famously said to be the sincerest form of flattery. Giger's aliens influenced almost every monster from outer space movie made since the Ridley Scott classic. The only exceptions that I can think of are the Predator movies and the John Carpenter version of The Thing.

    He will be missed.

    Alex.

  • LycanthropeXLycanthropeX Posts: 2,287
    edited December 1969

    :( one of my favorite artists of all time. Here is a Giger inspired piece i did years ago...

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