Syd Mead, sci-fi visual artist understood for Blade Runner and Tron, dies at 86 – CNET

This conceptual art of Disney’s Tomorrowland is by artist Syd Mead.

Legendary visual effects artist, futurist and industrial designer Syd Mead passed away Monday at age 86, his manager Roger Servick verified to Deadline. Mead had been fighting lymphoma, Servick said.

The artist is best understood for his concept art for sci-fi movies Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049, Aliens, Tron, Star Trek the Movie, Johnny Mnemonic, Mission Impossible 3, Elysium and Tomorrowland. In the ’90s, Mead also supplied styles for Japanese anime series, Yamato 2520 and Turn A Gundam.Blade Runner principle art by Syd Mead. In addition to TELEVISION and films

, Mead worked as an industrial and architectural designer for such companies as Ford, Volvo, Intercontinental Hotels and Honda. Mead’s designs for both film and TV defined

how sci-fi could eventually result in real-world designs.” I have actually called sci-fi’ reality ahead of schedule,’” Mead said in a New york city Times interview in 2008. In May, CNET’s Roadshow featured recently discovered old sketches by Mead

of futuristic-looking Volvo trucks. Mead worked as a designer for a time at Volvo Trucks, though his variation of the automobiles never ever saw production.These Volvo trucks sketches by Syd Mead would be right at home in Blade Runner. Fans flooded Twitter with tributes to the cherished principle artist. “A legend has actually left us today,” one user tweeted.” His vision changed our culture, our cumulative understanding of what is possible, and motivated

many people today.” Tweeted another fan:” Without him, the visual language

of sci-fi would not have been the exact same. “And another wrote, “Few have had the effect on how we envision the future that he did; cyberpunk as a category to a big level has a look codified by him. Was constantly a joy to see something with his touch– most recently for me

Yamato 2520, where his styles stood apart. “A legend has left us today.His vision altered our culture, our collective perception of what is possible, and motivated so numerous of us today.With a heavy and saddened heart, I state, R.I.P Syd Mead. pic.twitter.com/MnDT8ZuFia!.?.!— Karla Ortiz( @kortizart )The Terrific Syd Mead passed away.Without him, the visual language of science

fiction would not have been the exact same. Here, his vision for the streets of Blade Runner. pic.twitter.com/sDENt67w8z!.?.!— Tim Soret( @timsoret )Syd Mead prospered on complexity.Every piece of his work is masterclass of viewpoint, in-depth shape language, complex lighting & tough reflective surface areas. pic.twitter.com/HG8pu7ZVh3!.?.!— Tim Soret( @timsoret )Syd Mead as a titan. Few have had the influence on how we imagine the future that he did
; cyberpunk as a genre to a large degree has actually an appearance codified by him. Was constantly a pleasure to enjoy something with his touch- most recently for me Yamato 2520, where his styles stuck out. RIP. pic.twitter.com/yIaaCoOqIL!.?.!— Valondar( @VK_HM) RIP concept artist Syd Mead( 1933-2019) Star Trek The Motion Picture Blade Runner Tron 2010 Aliens Short Circuit TimeCop Unusual Days Johnny Mnemonic Tron 2.0 Mission Impossible 3 Elysium Tomorrowland Blade Runner 2049 pic.twitter.com/RqKbukmPDn!.?.!— Jesse Hamm( @jesse_hamm) Syd Mead has passed away at the age of 86. He was a designer of numerous of Turn A Gundam’s mobile suits, might he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/bkRuyXxJZL!.?.!— Aria The Natural( @buildknuckle )Rest In Peace, Syd Mead, a titan on the planet of movie design, understood finest for his deal with #BladeRunner, #BladeRunner 2049, #StarTrek: The Movie, #TRON, and #Aliens. https://t.co/9Nw4EGHOmL!.?.!— Phil Szostak( @PhilSzostak) RIP Syd Mead. The very first time an artist’s work actually took me to another world. Every inch of his paintings gave me something to think of
. A real master
of his craft whose impact will never ever be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/GrzaVi7awl!.?.!— Quintin Puebla( @QuintinPuebla) Rest in peace Syd
Mead. I satisfied Syd back at THU 2014 for
the very first time
and it changed my life for the much better. He motivated

me to pursue my dreams and I never ever stopped doing it because. It breaks my heart to see him go, but his work will live on

forever. ❤ pic.twitter.com/skiQWX6dcF!.?.!— Christina Kraus( @ElbenherzArt) I had the enjoyment of conference Syd Mead twice. Once when he went to ILM, and later on sitting with him and his partner Roger Servick at an Academy of Art board of advisers dinner. We spoke about European travel, art … and the happiness of including hip individuals and cool animals to his paintings. pic.twitter.com/1d06RIPq56!.?.!— Tad Leckman( @tadleckman) #RIP Syd Mead, the concept artist & illustrator who played an essential function in designing the appearance of movies like BLADE RUNNER, ALIENS, TRON, STAR TREK: THE MOVEMENT PICTURE, TOMORROWLAND and SHORT CIRCUIT, has died at 86. He was to be honored by the Art Directors Guild next February. pic.twitter.com/JLYcAHsD4Y!.?.!— cartoonbrew.com( @cartoonbrew) Syd Mead was a world contractor the likes of which cinema had actually never ever seen, and probably will not see again. Such a satisfaction to speak with

him for my BLADE RUNNER and

ALIENS docs, and I’ll forever be motivated by his visionary art. Condolences to Roger, Syd’s household, buddies and numerous fans. https://t.co/YNZOSxL2xJ!.?.!— Charles de Lauzirika (@Lauzirika) I know this isn’t technically the STARLOG account, but it would be remiss not to acknowledge that the famous SYD MEAD( ALIENS, BLADE RUNNER, TRON, every futuristic landscape you’ve ever seen)

just passed away. RIP. pic.twitter.com/uRt58a1H2i!.?.!— FANGORIA( @FANGORIA ).

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