Design for Wrapping-paper: Jemoli 1933

M.C. Escher designed this wrapping paper with ink and pencil to produce a sense of infinite repetition. You can see here the magic of artmaking as process, as the words morph and tessellate in a kind of crazy dance. What's cool is how Escher's drawing brings the idea of pattern to life. He fills it in with tiny dots; they aren’t just decoration. They are a textural thing that makes you feel the physical effort and the time involved. See how the ink’s darkness contrasts with the paper, guiding your eye through the maze. This piece reminds me a bit of the way Bridget Riley plays with optical illusions, though Escher's got this playful, commercial twist. Ultimately, art isn't about nailing down one single meaning; it's more about opening up endless perspectives.