“This and That” is an occasional series of paired observations. See past “This and That” posts here. – Ed
Today: Stripes

A 2018 screenprint by Christopher Cascio. Image via Instagram.
Houston artist Christopher Cascio’s recent work is inspired by quilting and patterns. His past work has used bandanas, concert wristbands, stickers, and beer labels, which have been woven into intricately patterned surfaces. Read an interview with Cascio about his work here.

A quilt by Gee’s Bend artist Caster Pettway that was for sale on Etsy.
Etsy, the online retailer, recently announced that a number of quiltmakers from Gee’s Bend have opened online storefronts that sell everything from facemasks, to wallhangings, to full-size quilts.
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No matter how original, innovative or crazy your idea, someone else is also working on that idea. Furthermore, they are using notation very similar to yours. – Bruce J. MacLennan