Date of Birth: February 5, 1940
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: May 12, 2014
Biography
Hans Ruedi Giger, commonly known as H. R. Giger, was a Swiss surrealist painter, sculptor, and set designer, best known for his work on the film “Alien.” Born in Chur, Switzerland, Giger was fascinated by the macabre from an early age, which heavily influenced his later artistic endeavors. He studied architecture and industrial design at the School of Applied Arts in Zurich. Giger’s unique style, characterized by dark, biomechanical themes, gained international attention and led to various collaborations in the film industry, most notably with director Ridley Scott. His work on “Alien” earned him an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Visual Effects in 1980. Giger continued to create art and design until his death in 2014, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and provoke.
5 Interesting Facts about H. R. Giger
1. H. R. Giger’s design for the creature in “Alien” was inspired by his own painting, “Necronom IV.”
2. He was awarded the Academy Award for Best Achievement in Visual Effects in 1980 for his work on “Alien.”
3. Giger’s art style is often described as “biomechanical,” blending organic and mechanical elements.
4. He designed album covers for several music bands, including Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Debbie Harry.
5. The H. R. Giger Museum, located in Gruyères, Switzerland, houses the largest collection of his works.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from H. R. Giger
1. “Some people say my work is often depressing and pessimistic, but I think of it as a reflection of the world we live in.”
2. “I paint what frightens me.”
3. “The more you know about Giger’s world, the more you appreciate his art.”
4. “My paintings seem to make the strongest impression on people who are, well, who are crazy.”
5. “I always wanted to make alien landscapes, because I was inspired by the unknown.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the time of his death, H. R. Giger’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
H. R. Giger did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [H. R. Giger Museum](http://www.hrgigermuseum.com/
2. [IMDb – H. R. Giger](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001287/
3. [Wikipedia – H. R. Giger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._R._Giger
4. [ArtStation – H. R. Giger](https://www.artstation.com/giger
5. [H. R. Giger Art](https://www.hrgiger.com/
