Inception And M.C Escher.

So I saw the movie Inception the other day. Wow. I was completely blown away. What an amazing movie. It has so many levels and breath taking scenes, you are literally glued physically and mentally to the story the second it starts (and are left thinking about it long after it ends). It really makes the mind work and forces the imagination into overdrive, by questioning the way we look at and shape our reality. It involves concepts like, been inside someone else's dream - taking their secrets and leaving ideas behind in their minds, dreams within dreams, within dreams, perception and the power of the mind. It is such a cleverly thought out movie, it is complex, crafty and visually amazing. I wish there was a book.

Inception reminded me a great deal of the work of M.C Escher. You can see his "Ascending and Descending" in the creation of staircases in dreams in this movie. And the concept that things work on a never ending cycle. The idea behind his "Drawing Hands" can also be seen in Inception. Escher's art seems to play tricks on peoples perception and often can be viewed in a few ways, instead of just one. He challenges us to expand our boundaries and understanding of reality. Very much like the concepts behind Inception. He was a very talented man, his imagination was boundless. Here are a few of his art works and some of his more famous quotes.

I really recommend you go and watch Inception, it will get your creative mind salivating. And why not do a bit of research and take a look at Escher's works and life, he was a pretty interesting man. Enjoy, G :)

"Are you really sure that a floor can't also be a ceiling?" Escher

"He who wonders discovers that this in itself is wonder" Escher

"Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it's in my basement... let me go upstairs and check" Escher

"Originality is merely an illusion" Escher

http://www.mcescher.com/