Maurits Cornelis Escher

M. C. Escher (1898 – 1972) was an illustrator who used symmetry (sometimes slightly flawed symmetry) to create highly effective pieces of art. Using black and white he used symmetry to create dream-like surrealist worlds with extreme skill and precision. My drawings and photos, although lacking in the realism displayed in Escher's works, use symmetry to suggest the surreal and use familiar images to estrange the viewer, also known as the uncanny. I think these works are successful because of the impossible nature of the things pictured, Escher brings to life what couldn't be brought to life in reality.



References

Cornelis Escher, Maurits and Doris Schattschneider. 2004. "M. C. Escher: Visions of Symmetry" New York, Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Cornelis Escher, Maurits. 2001. "M. C. Escher, The Graphic Work" Cologne, Taschen Publishing.