H. R. Giger, born in 1940 in Chur, Switzerland, died on May 12, 2014 at 74 years old. He is best known and celebrated for his dark, often nightmarish, surrealist art. Giger's works explored themes of horror, death, and the human condition, often conjuring an otherworldly atmosphere and often featuring monstrous, cosmic creatures. Giger was greatly influenced and inspired by the mythology and creature designs of science-fiction and horror films, and as such was a part of the special Hollywood effects industry for some time, creating designs for science fiction, fantasy, and horror films, most notably the Alien film series, for which he won an Academy Award. Giger's art spanned many mediums, including painting, sculpture, interior design, and furniture design, and he produced a large body of work throughout his lifetime, up until the end. Giger will always be remembered for his unique and macabre vision, one that inspired fear and awe in equal measure, and a unique insight into the darker sides of the human subconscious mind. His work lives on in galleries and collections across the world, a testament to his powerful and enduring artistry.