9 Chilling And Sad Facts About H.R Giger - Father Of Xenomorphs (Maestro Of Bio-Mechanical Monsters)

Edward Hopper had once remarked, “If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint!” That is precisely what the most fascinating paintings in the world feel like. There is no literal way to explain them, and yet, they manage to encompass our minds and leave us in utter bewilderment! One such famous artist whose work enthralled an entire generation was H.R. Giger. This Swiss artist is mostly appreciated for his incredible work with images of humans and machines connected in cold biomechanical relationships. He is also famously known for being the main brains behind the horrifying creature in Alien – The Xenomorphs, a work that won him the Academy Awards along with his team. However, behind all this success and glory is a painstaking journey. The legacy of H.R Giger is known to all, but few are aware of the unthinkable struggles of his life, and how he used his pain in life to connect Sex And Death in his works. In this video, we will explore the life of this immensely talented artist and take you to the world beyond his extraordinary creations. These chilling facts will shed some light on his works and also help you better understand his style of work. So let’s dig deep into the life of the Father of Xenomorphs! 0:00 – INTRO 1:47 – THE BIRTH TRAUMA 3:19 – THE TRAGIC SUICIDE OF HIS GIRLFRIEND AND THE BLAME-GAME THAT TARGETED HIM 5:30 – HE HAD AN IMMENSE HATE FOR HOLLYWOOD 6:52 – FLESH-EATING PLANT IS NAME AFTER H:R GIGER 7:50 – HIS INCLINATION TOWARDS OCCULT 9:35 – THE MASTER OF BIZARRE, PSYCHO-SEXUAL LANDSCAPE 11:11 – H:R GIGER DESIGN A XENOMORPH STYLED BATMOBILE 12:13 – JAMES CAMERON WROTE A LETTER OF APOLOGY TO H:R GIGER 13:08 – H:R GIGER’S MUSEUM/CASTLE IS AN INSANE PLACE