The Dutch artist Mauritis Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) is, perhaps, one of the most highly respected artists in the world of mathematics. He is, without a doubt, one of the most successful contemporary "mathematical artists". His work reflects a deep understanding of geometry. However, the mathematical content of his work is much closer to you than you think. Just look around you, perhaps with a slightly different perspective to normal, and you will start to recognise different areas of maths ...