An Other Another

 

An Other Another is an ongoing series that began in 2012. The title uses a poetic device to create a unique echo through the repetition of words whose meanings are similar, but not exact. This chiasmus also takes place in the artworks, in which I paint and then photograph my forearm during exploratory play in varied landscapes. Each painting is unique and exists for the duration of a roving photo session before it is wiped away. During these sessions, I walk, crawl, swim, stretch, and arch my body to find moments of reflection and points of connection between the painting on my arm and the environment. The resulting photographs, always taken at an arm’s-length, frame fleeting micro-moments of interaction, juxtaposition, transformation, and camouflage. In this way, each An Other Another is situated between painting and performance documentation. The temporary arm-paintings, made in response to each setting, underscore the idea that abstraction is embedded and unfolding in the world around us.