Numerous people have told me that they think I’m Artomatic 07’s Ira Tattelman. This is funny to me on a number of levels.

First, there was the post I wrote about Ira’s work in 04 that was titled “Ira Tattelman’s work Creep me the Fuck Out.” (reposted so I could link to it)

Ira’s work is really cool and I’m deeply flattered. Comparisons can be annoying, but I’m rather enjoying this one.

Second, I had no idea ants would provoke such visceral reactions.

People seem to love the ants or they really, really hate the ants. Although I suppose people who feel lukewarm about the ants are going to bother to tell me, so I might be off the mark on that one.

Third, Ira has an installation in the show this year – so if I’m this year’s Ira, who is Ira this year?

Perhaps I’ll ponder that another day, as I want to hit the used book sale at the Arlington Public Library and then go back to bed until tomorrow. It’s a very good day for sleeping.