“This and That” is an occasional series of paired observations. See past “This and That” posts here. – Ed.
Today: Hot dog fingers
![A painting of a hand, with hot dogs in buns for nails. The hand is holding a hot dog in a bun that is covered in mustard.](https://glasstire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Gina-Beavers-Hot-Dog-Nails-509x620.jpg)
Gina Beavers, “Hot Dog Nails,” 2021, acrylic and foam on linen on panel, 30 x 24 x 4 inches. © Gina Beavers, Photo: Charles Benton
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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