Rob Sheridan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rob Sheridan
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Rob Sheridan with the band How to Destroy Angels in 2013
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Robert Sheridan
October 11, 1979 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pratt Institute |
| Known for | art director, graphic designer, writer, photographer, comic book author |
Robert Sheridan (born October 11, 1979) is an American artist, creative director, and designer. He is famous for creating amazing visuals for bands like Nine Inch Nails and Pearl Jam. He works as a graphic designer, photographer, and even a comic book author. Sheridan is also the founder of the clothing brand Glitch Goods.
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Early Life and Career
When Rob Sheridan was 17, he made a website for the Dancing Baby animation. This was one of the first big internet memes, and his site helped make it famous.
After studying at the Pratt Institute art school in New York for a year, he got an amazing job offer. In 1999, at age 19, Trent Reznor from the band Nine Inch Nails hired him. Reznor was impressed by a Nine Inch Nails fansite that Sheridan had built in high school.
At first, Sheridan's job was to run the band's official website. Soon, he became the band's art director. This meant he was in charge of their entire visual style. He worked on everything from album covers and photography to music videos and the amazing visuals used in their live concerts. He worked with the band from 1999 to 2014.
In 2010, Sheridan also helped start a new band called How to Destroy Angels. He played music with them and toured with the band in 2013.
Artistic Style
Sheridan is known for his unique glitch art. He takes normal images and photos and changes them using technology to create something new and exciting. He often uses old VCRs and vintage TVs to create his signature look. By recording images onto damaged VHS tapes, he can create cool, distorted effects.
Besides his glitch art, Sheridan is also a talented illustrator and photographer. He has directed music videos and concert films. For example, he directed the 2005 music video for the Nine Inch Nails song "The Hand That Feeds".
Creative Projects
Comic Books and Music
In 2018, Sheridan announced he was writing a comic book for DC Comics called High Level. The comic was released in 2019. He even worked with other artists to create a musical score to go along with the series.
AI Art and Digital Creations
Sheridan has also experimented with alternate reality games and AI art. In 2022, one of his AI-generated art pieces went viral online.
In 2023, he created a series of computer-generated images showing a fake fashion show. The images looked so real that many people on social media thought the event actually happened. Sheridan made them using only AI and Photoshop, showing how powerful these tools can be.
Work with Other Artists
Sheridan has worked with many other famous artists and directors. He helped create the artwork for the soundtrack of the movie The Social Network. He has also worked with director David Fincher on the soundtrack for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
He created a music video for the band The Black Queen in 2015. He also designed visuals for the musician Puscifer for his shows between 2015 and 2017.
Stage Visuals for Major Tours
Sheridan is an expert at creating stunning visuals for live concerts.
Nine Inch Nails
During his time with Nine Inch Nails, Sheridan was the art director for many of their tours. He designed the lighting and video effects that made their shows famous. Some of these tours include:
- Lights in the Sky (2008)
- Twenty Thirteen (2013–14)
Pearl Jam
In 2024, the band Pearl Jam hired Sheridan to create the stage visuals for their Dark Matter world tour. To do this, he set up a special lab to film chemical reactions and light effects with a high-speed camera. This was the first time Pearl Jam had ever used video visuals like this on tour. Sheridan's work was also featured in their live music video for the song "Wreckage."
Awards and Recognition
Sheridan's creative work has earned him a lot of praise.
- In 2008, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Box Set or Limited Edition Package" for his work on the Nine Inch Nails album Ghosts I–IV.
- In 2013, he was nominated for another Grammy for his work on the soundtrack for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
See also
In Spanish: Rob Sheridan para niños
- List of glitch artists
