Rupert Truman

Rupert trained as a scientist with interests in Physics and a degree in Geology.

In his mid 20’s an existential crisis led to a deep questioning of the nature

of reality, and an interest in the ideas from the East and an experiential

understanding that is neither East nor West. This led to a change in his career

path and he began working as a photographer and film maker. Initially, a love of

architecture brought him work in the architectural press in the UK, with the

National Trust and with Phaidon Press in the form of a book on the Expiatory

Church of the Sagrada Familia - Gaudi’s unfinished cathedral in Barcelona. In

the late 1980’s he was introduced to album cover designer Storm Thorgerson who

Rupert was familiar with from his prolific work with Hipgnosis (Pink Floyd, Led

Zeppelin, Genesis, Black Sabbath, Yes etc etc etc). This led to a collaboration

that lasted until Storm’s death in 2013 and a long list of artworks for bands

such as the Pink Floyd, Steve Miller, Biffy Clyro, Mars Volta, Ian Drury, Muse

and so on as result... On Storm’s death, Rupert was left the business along

with two of his colleagues and continues to make album artwork.

He’s has recently shot sleeves for David Gilmour, Pink Floyd and others. He is

nearing the completion of a documentary about Syd Barrett, the flawed genius who

was originally behind Pink Floyd. This was started while Storm was alive but left

unfinished to Rupert. Rupert has in recent years taken a greater interest in film

and documentary. His interest in the nature of reality has led to a collaboration

with Philosopher Tim Freke to film a series of interviews with interesting

people. In 2018 he made a short film, ‘Music in Silence’, following a

classical quartet for a week as they attempted to record a modern piece in an old

church on the Norwegian coast.