조지 하트(George W. Hart)는 강연이나 약속 등 특별한 일정이 없으면 집에서 입체도형을 만들며 시간을 보낸다. 이때는 대개 일상에서 흔히 볼 수 있는 물체나 음식을 이용한다. 그렇다고 특별한 계획을 가지고 도형을 만드는 것은 아니다. 손이 가는대로 그때그때 떠오르는 생각대로 만든다.
그러다 번뜩이는 수학적 아이디어가 떠오르면 컴퓨터를 켠다. 3D 프로그램을 이용해 도형을 작도하고, 설계도에 따라 도형을 완성한다. 최근에는 3D프린터를 이용한 작품도 선보이고 있다. 이렇게 탄생한 작품들은 인터넷에 화제가 되어, 여러 전시회에 출품 되기도 한다. 그는 왜 이런 작품 활동을 하는 걸까?
“저는 항상 기하학을 좋아했어요. 언제부터였는지 기억은 잘 나지 않지만 초등학생 때 이쑤시개 수천 개를 이용해 입체도형을 만들었던 기억이 납니다. 물론 당시에 만든 작품이 수학적으로 의미가 있지는 않았어요. 단순히 무언가 손으로 만드는 것이 좋았지요.
수학을 배우고 나서는 수학적으로 의미 있는 도형을 만드는 데 공을 들였어요. 중학교 때 처음 그리스의 수학자 유클리드에 대해 배웠지요. 유클리드가 만들어 낸 공간과 그 안에서 숨 쉬는 도형은 놀라움 그 자체였어요. 한 치의 오차도 없이 딱딱 맞아떨어지고, 여러 도형의 성질이 물리고 물려 새로운 도형을 만들어 내니까요. 이때 유클리드 도형에 새로운 생명력을 불어넣는 것이 제가 할 일이라는 생각을 했습니다. 다양한 소재로 도형을 만들고, 많은 사람들에게 알려야겠다고 마음먹은 것이지요. 그 꿈을 실현시키기 위해 수학과에 진학했고, 더 정확한 도형을 만들기 위해 컴퓨터과학을 공부했어요.”
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Shipping
Shipping Method : Parcel Service
Shipping Area : A Region.
Shipping Cost : Free
Shipping Time : 3 - 7 days
Please take into consideration that some products may take additional time for delivery and processing. Important: Your order is shipped once your payment has been cleared. Please contact our customer service center if you would like to request an exchange or return on your order.
- Customs and Duties
The recipient will be held responsible for international shipments which may be subject to import duties and taxes. Please be advised that these charges are levied by the destination country and we do not have control over them. In the case that the recipient refuses to receive the parcel, the order will be returned to Korea and will not be re-shipped. Relevant expenses (round-trip shipping, customs, etc.) will be deducted from the refund.
Returns & Exchanges
1. Address for returns and exchanges: - [10846] 경기도 파주시 탄현면 축현리 958 수지원물류센터
2. Requirements:
Please take into consideration that we only accept qualifying returns but not exchanges. Refunds are issued once the returned products clear our inspection.
1) An item is eligible for cancellation if: -you posted a Return request within 24 hours of payment and your order is still under “Pending” status (if your order is under “Preparing Shipment” status, please contact our customer service center) or -the order is delayed for more than 10 days since payment and you have not received any notification regarding the delay; or -the ordered item is out of stock.
2) We accept return(s) if:
-you receive a product different from your order; or
-you receive a defective product.
**Return Instructions
(1) Post a return request on our Return forum within three days of receipt. You are required to attach the photos of the received product(s) and include the item code, the order number, and the reason for the return.
(2) A customer service representative will be in contact to assist you by email or phone.
(3) Items returned must be in their original condition, which includes tags and any packaging. Also, you need to include a note of your order number, name, and user ID.
*Please be advised that returns are accepted ONLY IF you followed the instructions above and your return request has been approved by our staff. Returns that are shipped to us without any prior consent are not accepted.
*Please note that EVEN the defective/incorrect item(s) must be returned with all of the tags and labels intact. The item(s) must be sent in their original packaging and unworn.
*Please include all contents of the original package and free gifts (if applicable) in your return packaging.
* Shipping fee for any return caused by our fault will be paid by the company. However, if EMS’ cash on delivery is not possible then you can scan the return receipt and either mail it with the item to return or post an image of it on the forum. The shipping fee will be refunded once the returned item has arrived.
3) We do not accept return(s) if:
-you are returning the items just because you changed your mind (on size, color, etc.) -you are returning shoes, bags, or any other accessories -the products are damaged due to your mishandling -your return request is not approved by our staff
The following items are not considered defective:
* Items that are originally manufactured without tags or labels * Items with creases that may have been made while shipping * Items with unsatisfactory/incomplete finish due to mass production
4) If there is a missing item from your order:
*Contact our customer service center by phone or by forum (if you cannot reach us by phone) within 1 day of delivery. *Please keep all contents of the original package including packaging material (boxes, plastic bags etc.) with you until you are instructed otherwise.
Please note that we may not be able to process the refund for your missing item if you lose or damage any packaging material.
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