H. R. Giger

Biography

Hans Ruedi Giger was a Swiss artist known for his biomechanical style, which blended human physiques with machines. He won an Academy Award for the visual design of Ridley Scott's Alien and created its iconic xenomorph alien. His artwork has been adapted to various forms of media, including album covers, furniture, and music videos. A selection of his work is on permanent display at the H. R. Giger Museum in Gruyères, Switzerland.