H. R. Giger

Biography

Hans Ruedi Giger was a Swiss artist best known for his airbrushed images that blended human physiques with machines, an art style known as "biomechanical". He was part of the special effects team that won an Academy Award for the visual design of Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror film Alien, and was responsible for creating the xenomorph alien itself. His work is on permanent display at the H. R. Giger Museum in Gruyères, Switzerland. His style has been adapted to many forms of media, including album covers, furniture, and music videos.

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Awards & recognition

• ★Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame · 2013
• ★Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1980
• ★Inkpot Award · 1979
• ☆Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1980 · nominated