“Galaxy Magazine,” December, 1960. “Robot Santa” by Ed Emsh. “Season’s Greetings to Our Readers."
Love the Christmas tree decorations -- nuts, bolts, screws, springs, vacuum tubes . . . and the gifts -- oil can, battery, wire, magnetic tape . . . and of course the tree itself with perforated metal strips for branches and topped by an antenna.
Edmund Alexander Emshwiller (1925-1990), known professionally as Emsh, was a prolific and influential American science fiction illustrator and experimental filmmaker. Born on February 16, 1925, in Lansing, Michigan, Emshwiller studied at the University of Michigan, the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and the Art Students League in New York. He began his career in the early 1950s, creating cover art and interior illustrations for numerous science fiction magazines, including “Galaxy Science Fiction” and “The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction.” His distinctive style and versatility earned him multiple Hugo Awards for Best Professional Artist.
In addition to his work in illustration, Emshwiller was a pioneer in experimental film and video art. He produced several notable films, including "Relativity" (1966), which is considered one of the greatest short films ever made. Emshwiller's exploration of video synthesizers and computer systems in the 1970s further solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the field of video art. He taught at various institutions, including Yale University and the California Institute of the Arts, where he served as Dean of the School of Film and Video.
Emshwiller's legacy is marked by his contributions to both science fiction illustration and experimental media, leaving an indelible mark on the worlds of art and film. His work continues to be celebrated and studied by fans and scholars alike.
[Sources: SF-encyclopedia.com and EAI.org]
[Note: I Googled Emshwiller's "Relativity" (1966) and couldn't find it on the web. Sad state for a work said to be the greatest short film ever made! How temporary ones popularity can be.]
“Galaxy Magazine,” December, 1960. “Robot Santa” by Ed Emsh. “Season’s Greetings to Our Readers."
Love the Christmas tree decorations -- nuts, bolts, screws, springs, vacuum tubes . . . and the gifts -- oil can, battery, wire, magnetic tape . . . and of course the tree itself with perforated metal strips for branches and topped by an antenna.
Edmund Alexander Emshwiller (1925-1990), known professionally as Emsh, was a prolific and influential American science fiction illustrator and experimental filmmaker. Born on February 16, 1925, in Lansing, Michigan, Emshwiller studied at the University of Michigan, the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and the Art Students League in New York. He began his career in the early 1950s, creating cover art and interior illustrations for numerous science fiction magazines, including “Galaxy Science Fiction” and “The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction.” His distinctive style and versatility earned him multiple Hugo Awards for Best Professional Artist.
In addition to his work in illustration, Emshwiller was a pioneer in experimental film and video art. He produced several notable films, including "Relativity" (1966), which is considered one of the greatest short films ever made. Emshwiller's exploration of video synthesizers and computer systems in the 1970s further solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the field of video art. He taught at various institutions, including Yale University and the California Institute of the Arts, where he served as Dean of the School of Film and Video.
Emshwiller's legacy is marked by his contributions to both science fiction illustration and experimental media, leaving an indelible mark on the worlds of art and film. His work continues to be celebrated and studied by fans and scholars alike.
[Sources: SF-encyclopedia.com and EAI.org]
[Note: I Googled Emshwiller's "Relativity" (1966) and couldn't find it on the web. Sad state for a work said to be the greatest short film ever made! How temporary ones popularity can be.]