M.C. Escher, the Dutch artist, was known for his insane drawings that bent the mind and the eyes of the viewer. We’re a huge fan of his work at Etchstar and for a holiday gift last Chrismaka, we gave a close friend (who was a Math Graduate Student) a laser engraved and etched iPod classic featuring one of the most famous pieces by M.C. Escher: “Hand with Reflecting Globe”

What’s awesome about the “Hand with Reflecting Globe,” is the use of math by Escher. The piece shows very clearly, that he educated himself in non-planar reflections (this piece is a self portrait of himself in a waiting room, reflected in a globe).

iPod or Zune?