No one anticipated the popularity of the film that launched it in the late 1970s, despite the fact that now everyone knows about the inner workings of the alien universe. Luckily, concept art gave them a clear picture of what this universe would look like.
mainly by Ron Cobb, Chris Foss and HR Giger, the extraterrestrial Like the film itself, it is both stunning and terrifying. In addition to their effect on the film, these works of art are also a source of inspiration for a number of other filmmakers, even individuals who are not in the profession. unknown universe.
Mobius engineer
a long time ago Prometheus Reconsidering their intentions, The Engineer is one of the greatest mysteries in film history. Many people left the theater after watching alien You are probably wondering what an engineer is. What is their purpose? Why are alien eggs on their ship?
This concept art by famous French comic artist Jean Giraud, who goes by the pen name Moebius, offers a first look at what the character will look like. sand dunes The film stars writer Dan O’ Bannon and artist HR Giger.
HR Giger’s space cockpit
Soon after Ridley Scott signed on as director, he was drawn to the work of HR Giger, who had a penchant for creating surreal creature art. Giger will soon join the project, bringing his signature style to all things alien.
Giger’s interior design for Space Jockey perfectly represents what the eccentric artist has to offer. Giger’s beautiful and spooky artwork for the cockpit was adapted surprisingly faithfully in the final film.
Nostromo by Ron Cobb
Although the work of Giger alien is extraordinary, and another artist who inspired the film’s visuals was the late and great Ron Cobb. The artist’s work brings a more humane side to life alienMany of his works on the Nostromo are still preserved.
Cobb’s artwork for the Nostromo Bridge feels like it came from Star Wars The movie is much better than the final product. Although it seems a bit out of place, this is a great work of art alien universe.
Space Jockey by HR Giger
If there is an image that makes fans on both sides uncomfortable alien And alien In addition to its classic alien design, it’s also a space racer. The Space Jockey’s design feels like it was designed by someone on a completely different planet from the surrounding planets.
HR Giger is that guy. If things like space travel are something he can think about when he wakes up, then it’s scary to imagine what’s in his dreams.
Alternate Nostromo design by Ron Cobb
Ron Cobb also did some artwork for planet LV-426, depicting the Nostromo landing on the planet. The artwork also gives viewers a glimpse of a very different planet design that looks a lot like Planet Dungeon. Aliens 3.
The artwork sees the characters Dallas, Lambert, and Kane, all heading towards their destiny. The design of the alternate ship is beautiful but it could also inspire giggles in pre-teens, so it would probably be wise to go in the direction they did.
Chris Foss’s Abandoned Ship
Before the Space Jockey was completed, there were many opinions about what it would look like. Although much of his work was for alien Abandoned, the work of artist Chris Foss is still worth mentioning and is certainly a treat worth eating.
Foss’ design for future space racers looks like something out of the ordinary Indiana Jones The film is more epic than Giger’s scarier work. While Giger’s work is iconic, it’s Chris Foss’ work that gives fans a glimpse into what the film is really about.
Medical Bay by Chris Foss
This glimpse of The Nostromo’s medical bay is one of the few things Chris Foss made it into the film. Health Bay is where the crew attempted to remove the Facehugger from the dead Executor Kane.
Face Hugger is the brainchild of HR Giger, but its surroundings are from sketches by Chris Foss. Foss actually knows something about facehuggers, claiming in an interview that the scene stemmed from O’Bannon having a stomach ache after eating bad fast food.
Space Racer by Ron Cobb
Along with Giger and Foss, artist Ron Cobb also contributed to Space Jockey’s alien Might look like it. Here, the space racer looks like an ancient temple straight out of the works of HP Lovecraft.
Cobb’s take on the role of space racers is almost legendary conan-esque, which makes sense since Cobb would keep trying Conan is cruel Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sadly, Cobb’s version of the space racer feels a bit familiar, while Giger’s version is more… alien.
Hugging HR Giger’s face
alien facehugger is like something HR Giger would create for design. While the outcome of Facehugger’s attack on Kane gives viewers nightmares, Facehugger’s design is even more disturbing.
The Facehugger here appears to still be attached to Kane’s eyebrow helmet. The Facehugger’s design was slavishly recreated in the final film, and the creature is the main character of the film. alien universe.
Necronom IV by HR Giger
Dan O’Bannon believes that Giger’s Necronom IV, exactly as he saw the monster when he wrote it, is a work of art that became the inspiration for the entire series. alien. Because Alien’s design is similar to the film’s design, it is easy to recognize.
Having said that, it’s clear that the design has been changed as the picture closely resembles a penis and appears a bit fleshy. Although compromises were necessary, HR Giger’s Necronom IV drew influence from subsequent extraterrestrial evidence.