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Subject: 
Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
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Fri, 11 Apr 2003 22:01:13 GMT
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After several months' absence due to non LEGO-related geeky activities...

Daniel Shiu and I have just finished another Escher reproduction in LEGO.
This time it's "Relativity"; the most excrutiating example of SNOT
techniques I've ever had the misfortune to be engaged in.

http://www.lipsons.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/escher/relativity.html

LUKWYT

   Andrew



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  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) Swear word! Swear word! More swear words! I LOVE IT!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!! (deep breath) Dude that is the Coolest. (deep breath) I would so buy one of those! Kit kit kit kit kit!!! --Todd (Escher and mathematics fan since childhood) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) <joke> What? No handrails? </joke> Oh man, this thing gives me a headache just LOOKING at it. Consider that a compliment, because the original does the same thing! Very nice!! JohnG, GMLTC (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
This is beautiful. Maybe my favorite so far of your series in that it has no "tricks". Or does it? Do you have any photos from other angles? Bruce (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
Daniel and Andrew, Wow! This one has to be your greatest yet. In addition to that headachy feeling looking at the picture, I'm anxious to see some of the great SNOT building techniques in this one. Amazing as usual, -Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) since childhood, it is really neat to see his works interpreted in the brick. Thanks for sharing, -J +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) MOCpage - (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) Cooooool! Nicely done! I could stare at that for quite a while. In fact, I am! ;-) thanks, TJ (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) Argghhhh!!! *brain fries from trying to figure out how it was built* Which...way...is...up? Any chance of more pictures? (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) That really is quite remarkable. I don't think I can say anything more than that. Adrian -- (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
My head hurts...ow... my poor head...ow... Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
Absolutely Brilliant! How is it that I've missed this page before? This and the "Ascending and Descending" are unbelievable! 3-D lego models of things that aren't supposed to exist in 3-D! I can't say enough good things... Later, Chris (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
Daniel and andrew, this is AMAZING! It's very well thought/puzzled out and it leaves me very well puzzled and thinking for a while. Love to see some other pics (but take your time and sleep well, so we will have sleepless nights of admiration!) Daan (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
"Andrew Lipson" <andrewlipson@blueyo...pam.co.uk> wrote in message news:HD7961.1qE2@lugnet.com... (...) Realy nice work! I love Eschers work from before, and has always loved LEGO, and now the both are combined! Just one comment about "Ascending (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) Wow. I would have to say that this is the best yet in your remarkable series. No "tricks" or photo editing, just plain old bricks interacting with light. So for your next Escher reproduction, how about doing the LUGNET logo? - Chris. (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) OH WOW! This is incredible! Your rendition of "Relativity" is one of the COOLEST creations I have ever seen!!! Simply amazing how you were able to work it all out! A SUPERB STUDY IN LEGO FEASIBILITY! ciao&salaam -Andrew Saada GardenSLUG (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
Again, you amaze me! Nicely done! I really enjoyed reading your walkthru of the building steps, very instructive and inspiring! So... dare i ask... what's ther next project? Terry www.rotule.qc.ca (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) DUDE THAT IS COOL! COOL! COOL! COOL! Does the Lego version balance, or does it topple over? (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) THANK YOU for making that! Kevin (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
Probably not saying anything that someone else hasn't already said, but: That is AMAZING!!! The SNOT work and just the sheer amount of thought that went into that thing is unbelievable and the effect is ABSolutely perfect! :^) -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) Guess I'm just another voice here - but I couldn't not comment on this. Cool! It makes my head hurt... -Tim (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
"Andrew Lipson" <andrewlipson@blueyo...pam.co.uk> skrev i meddelandet news:HD7961.1qE2@lugnet.com... (...) for my desktop (although it's already firmly in place there). Happy building, -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) I always thought this was one of his best prints. It makes me proud to see that you've captured the artistic work of my fellow countryman so well. I wonder, have you recieved any reactions from the M.C. Escher Foundation at your works? Have (...) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) Oh my word, that's *beautiful*! Your best Escher yet! (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) Ah! What a relief. I've been waiting for this one since your first Escher. Why? 'Cause it has been in my LEGO-pipeline for quite some time. While checking out some of Escher's work (via the Lugnet-LOGO link) I realized this one would be (...) (22 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
I was hoping to stumble upon it in some of the discussion but only found a few references to examples in the website. What exactly is 'SNOT' building? I'm also interested in where the term comes from. :) (22 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Escher's "Relativity" - a study in SNOT
 
(...) 2003-10-15! Scan at: (URL) and dirty translation: "CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE It's happened again. Another impossible picture by the artist M. C. Escher, 'Relativity' from 1953, has been built with Lego. This time it's two gentlemen named Daniel (...) (21 years ago, 15-Oct-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.mediawatch)

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