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In Memoriam HR Giger
HR Giger (5 February 1940 - 12 May 2014), who won an Oscar for his work on ALIEN, deserves to be counted amongst the greatest of all Swiss artists. This truly one-of-a-kind timepiece was the last project on which he collaborated with Daniel Strom (swiss watchmaker and artist). Its case features heads and skull parts taken from Giger's human/machine figure BIOMECHANOID, while the dial forms a spectacular relief in silver that is modelled after one of the artist's most famous works. This wirstwatch wields a primeval, hypnotic power that is fully unleashed when viewed up close and has a unique feel that makes you want to grasp it and touch it again and again in new exciting ways.
The first wearable sculpture of HR Giger
The first wearable sculpture of HR Giger
May he RIP...
Super cool watch and a very talented artist. I highly recommend watching this
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Wonderful watch! I'll look it up, it's very interesting. I have to admit, Giger was a major influencer of my own art back when I was actively drawing and painting. Today my studio is more for relaxing than painting, something I should change.
Here's one I did back in '82 and another from '91, so it was a long-lasting influence. There were many more in between but they're all somewhere in storage now.
Lol. Thanks. I don't really understand it either. The models in the first one were my girlfriend and one of the account executives at the ad agency my girlfriend and I worked at at the time.
It was a marker sketch for an oil painting I never got around to. The second is an unfinished oil painting that I just decided was "done enough" as-is because I got tired of painting it.
I was a graphic design/art direction major in college...
...and I had also take a lot of drawing and illustration classes. There were essentially two tracks: design or illustration. I was a decent artist then, but when people showed their work to the class I knew I was not going to make it as an illustrator : )
I just looked up your watch. Some great photos showing the detail online...wish I had the spare cash to add one to the collection!
HR Giger timepiece
Exquisite pieces from Giger!
Thank you for sharing! And a BIG WELCOME to WatchProSite!
Only too happy to have a knowledgeable member who is willing to share factual knowledge like yourself.
Almost bought an original piece
But the broker was very very rude. Have never been more turned off in my life.
HR Giger timepiece by STROM watch
Hi, I'm sorry reading this. I'm wondering to know who was the sales guy you have been in contact with...
There are some limited numbers of the watch still available. The brand STROM, which is known for their hand crafted sculpted timepieces is an artisan watchbrand and you can get in touch directly with Daniel Strom. www.stromwatch.swiss s
There are some limited numbers of the watch still available. The brand STROM, which is known for their hand crafted sculpted timepieces is an artisan watchbrand and you can get in touch directly with Daniel Strom. www.stromwatch.swiss s
So cool. Two beautiful and unique objects. I miss seeing more of Armin Strom's work (I really liked his Earth, Wind, Fire series he did a few years back). Very nice pairing!
Congrats for this great piece of art
I admire the artwork of H.R. Giger very much. Is this watch a unique piece and if not does anyone know where I could get one?
Thanks for any help.
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Nice. First piece from Giger I ever saw.
Makes me want to listen to Karn Evil 9.
RIP Keith Emerson too.