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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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Sad news and a tremendous loss for us. The Alien World is Giger as well as Prometheus. |
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Replicant 13 Community Member
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Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 1:25 am Post subject: THE LOSS OF AN ORIGINAL |
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GIGER
Perhaps fewer viewers today knew or remember 'sci-fi' before the advent of CGI, but the recent loss of artists like Jean Giraud (aka Moebius) and now Hans Rudolf (H.R.) Giger signals the passing of an era in science fiction that launched the genre into the current age and will never be equalled in its unique contributions.
In the 70's Giger's art was as controversial as it was creative, awe-inspiring and horrific. As many experiencing this new attack on science fiction/horror, I found the work both fascinating and inspiring. And while at the time there were those who were repulsed by Giger's blending of biology and machine, it cannot be denied that his vision was truly unique.
Once discovered, a look becomes a trend and such was the case here. There have been countless attempts to "cash in" on similar designs, with a wide range of failures. But Giger's contribution to the genre through A L I E N will never be surpassed. And like Blade Runner, no sequel, no remake, no reboot will ever capture the magic of that first film. I am sad for the loss of such talents and for those here who were unable to experience it on that very first night in 1979.
Such originality is rare and their contributions will be missed.
HAB1! - R13 _________________ Gosh, you've really got some nice toys here . . . |
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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I'm still sad about the news. He was one of my greatest artistic inspirations. This was my humble homage and farewell to him.
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice homage Futurepig |
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Was thinking about him the other day. Makes me sad. |
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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I am still in shock and feel a great loss.
Great work Futurepig!
Andy |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:09 am Post subject: |
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TFS Clutch...amazing level of talent there |
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:18 am Post subject: |
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That's excellent! Thanks for the link! _________________
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:16 am Post subject: |
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TFS Clutch! Great rendering for sure |
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