Created in 2007, Kleine Urne is a rare sculptural work by H.R. Giger that reflects the artist’s lifelong fascination with the relationship between life, death, and transformation. Executed in aluminium, the sculpture combines organic forms with Giger’s unmistakable biomechanical language, blurring the boundaries between the human body, architecture, and machine.
Kleine Urne is a sculptural interpretation of the classical urn, reimagined through H.R. Giger’s unmistakable biomechanical aesthetic. Organic forms flow seamlessly into skeletal structures and mechanical details, creating a composition that is both elegant and enigmatic. The sculpture reflects Giger’s continued exploration of the fusion between organic and industrial forms, a defining characteristic of his artistic practice. Executed with the precision and refinement found throughout his sculptural work, Kleine Urne occupies a distinctive place within Giger’s body of work.
