Thomas Arthur Schaefer
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

THGUO

Time here
Lingers
Can trace with
My fingers
A circle, a circle
Around the sun
The sun, the sun, the sun

Monday, September 25, 2023

STATEMENT - Dominus Obsequious Sororium

'Dominus Obsequious Sororium' is a sculptural work that navigates the complex terrain between classical art and the harsh realities of the modern world. Drawing inspiration from traditional still life paintings that exalt the beauty of nature's bounty, this sculpture reinterprets the quintessential fruit arrangement in a chillingly evocative manner. The serenity of the fruit basket is juxtaposed with the haunting memory of the NXIVM cult's branding rituals. In its form, the sculpture embodies the tension between the timeless allure of classical art and the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic scenes, urging viewers to confront the uncomfortable truths of our contemporary society. 

This artwork delves into the complex interplay of power, manipulation, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Informed by a chilling chapter in recent history, this artwork draws inspiration from the NXIVM cult, a notorious organization led by Keith Raniere, who exploited his followers and left an indelible mark on their lives. 

The NXIVM cult, under Raniere's leadership, painted a veneer of self-empowerment yet concealed a dark underbelly of coercion, manipulation, and the exploitation of women. It is a harrowing example of how individuals can be ensnared in the web of deception, often unaware of the true intentions lurking beneath the surface. 

In the heart of this narrative lies Dr. Danielle Roberts, who willingly participated in branding her fellow female followers, branding that symbolized a twisted form of trust and empowerment within the cult. As she sees them, her actions highlight the disturbing influence that charismatic leaders can wield over their followers, blurring the lines between consent and coercion. 

The NXIVM saga also serves as a stark reminder of the perils of pyramid schemes and the devastating consequences they can have on people's lives. The cult operated like a pyramid, with members ensnared in its intricate web, often trapped by a web of secrecy, fear, and manipulation.

Moreover, this chilling account underscores the pervasive and deeply troubling issue of the mistreatment and sexualization of women. Women within the cult were subjected to rituals that violated their autonomy and dignity, an egregious act that stands as a testament to the urgent need for gender equality and the eradication of such unacceptable practices.

Through this work, I hope to ignite conversations about the dangers of blind devotion, the importance of safeguarding against manipulation, and the imperative of creating a world where all individuals, regardless of gender, are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Ultimately, this art serves as a poignant reminder that even in the darkest corners of human existence, unwavering resilience can triumph over the shadows of manipulation and control.

— Thomas Arthur Schaefer (2023)

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Space Junk

UNEDITED VOICE TO TEXT MEMO - 08/30/2023 23:19 EST

House recipe fancy tomato ketchup, 333, 336, a fixed orb of seven Portraits, net, brass standing cup and stand on memorial. The great beast sits as a Buddha. He sits counterbalance by an Arby’s sandwich, and and and a diagram for a jet engine or something that deals with maintenance or circulation The crackers are old too old. I wonder what got into them mice in sex where are they now it’s been 12 years tile pattern top sirloin boneless pork chop stuffed. Alex is looking at me but he’s gotta really goddamn bad blackeye I wonder who punched him sure shit it was a Mitch McConnell, it’s comatose but there’s a lot of goddamn booze surrounding the owl. What a pissing on trees in the redwoods hope they’re taking their pills. The owls are everywhere 1 to 4 and five they’re introvert and extrovert polar opposites around the sun. The great Buddha wants to pull an electrical current into a center but the Yacamán bomb Refracted, perhaps a pineal of eight or fix the situation, but Monsanto corn and Whitley Strieber‘s communion will probably not tell a real true story but what else is new cassette tapes blanked VHS rewritten over sci-fi films and oranges are rotting. Three celebrities keep their mouth shut, while one puts her tongue out, but they’re all smug, should we light a candle for them or should we let them grandstand centered in their cautionary tale to face triple 1st face is beyond dimension beasts are these the great beasts we all great beasts a set of strip, Beez sits in my kitchen, Miss September, Miss June, Miss February Some smile some close mouth a 2006 sweet tooth reformed Saturn alter plaque stand be I NAHOI count the clamps on the next set 12 major 3456 major 78 9,10 major 11 it’s ready to be slotted tomorrow will be instituted in and installed Then the question of a pure halter top is it stick item strewn the kitchen floor or is it a neutral lab? There are notes written across the cabinets in sustainable food sitting on top of an empty refrigerator, covered in unfurled, paper towels, a cherry boy and cocaine Spider-Man from Spain, was it Mexico when I cross the border illegally with them now painted silver HGJPAC and I hate to say it but MC you may just become a ritual piece that gets done after the fact and under a day you sit in the studio and stare at me, covered in a net in scones by brass items bought over the years for hundreds of dollars But Marjorie, my dear Marjorie, your butter pad of butter you melt you’re nothing but a Sunday brunch. You’re a cluster of Safra that number and seven just like the parsons are questionable. At this point perhaps the net throne overview is a conclusion to have Epiphany or juxtaposition to another realm McDonald’s meals large solar, phallic symbols radiate but you don’t you’re still you’re so still perhaps my invocation is not enough but I won’t give you all that is the great trick and I placed you in my home studio next to an Eros EROS, a volume of which forward produce or a woman with a face X doubt through Photography negatives stares back at you an iconic mole on her left cheek a smile taken too soon death to the Kennedys says the corporate industrial complex establishment by consume. Listen to what we tell you you’re a slave, you’re a nerd, a rainbow colors a true Roy G Biv delightful to eat or give one color increases the fun handle one by 160 cal get in touch dextrose sugar, malic acid, corn syrup, carnauba wax blue one lake blue to Lake red 40 lake yellow five lake yellow, five yellow, six gum, Acadia egg I have to go record video cassettes for posterity. The Internet will soon be killed. Your bank account may soon be killed, but at least volumes one through 12 may be lifted onto a pirated VHS cassette may be sucrose and potassium nitrate. May combine with fire take you beyond where you are, but perhaps you will still wear the smiling face smiling face of a Monsanto consumer or perhaps you’ll read the complete books of Charles fort for these are the Damned wide range ignored orthodox explain the way improperly Panna Tobar, 31st 1908 the planet Venus was four months past inferior conjunction, and so it moves far from nearest approach but there are vague stories of strange objects that have been seen in the skies of this earth localized New England back to the time of nearest approach in the New York son November 1, 1908 is publish the dispatch from Boston dated October 31

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Weather Sanctions

UNEDITED VOICE TO TEXT MEMO - 08/15/2023 20:46 EST

Post nonsense make things work dogs barking at you. It dances in circles and jumps at you and jumps jumps like a ballerina performing in circles and circles, but doesn’t understand the maze. It is entering but unlike a Minotaur, solves it easily just post nonsense. Nonsense is a mess and today we are working embarked on the five portraits For celebrity one bohemian one Grove-ish one holy for nonsensical strategic moves build point color popped great had a blackout overlay killed color move to AJ black face with white sparkle color, overlay and large mandala cut from paper black overlays on for celebrities are strange when walking past you almost feel delusional Needs more iridescence and a splash of orange on the left and right let’s do that tomorrow VHS measurements are in 2.75 x 3 for the face and if you had a spine 5 3/8 x 6/8 what are the tapes a door to the physical kingdom level above human may be entered Open up chapter view break apart find contents agent approaching this material acknowledgment and preface and a warning for those who are prone to hasty judgments 12 tapes in total beyond humans last call from 91 to 92 19,000 tape one session 160 minutes for four tape one session to 60 minutes for 10 tape to session 360 minutes for 16 tape to session for 60 minutes for 22 teeth. Three session 560 minutes 428 tape three session 660 minutes 434 T4 session 760 minutes 440 tape for session 860 minutes 446 tape five session 960 minutes for 50 to tape five session 1060 minutes 458 Tapes six session 1195 minutes 465 tapes 7 session 12, 110 minutes 476 to those who have not done much serious study of this type of information and might be inclined to criticize the position and that our teachers or older members tea and Dale consider this upon what information do you base your opinions how many hours have you sat with them getting to know them for yourself all too often people form quick opinions out of ignorance, because of having had either the opportunity, nor the time to examine the facts for themselves, we wanted to issue a word of caution, since it is our sincere belief that the kingdom of God, the level above human will judge you according to how you judge this information I have to those if you do you as far to us some could if you there is as we. Worked more on the backing space for the grove work it will be a good build up of rocket fuel to a burn point to a shiny star three stage rocket hillbillies Gentlemens club SMETSCMT fresh bones, fresh bones, time to put another coat of paint on it, get it fresh before you bury it again and then make it fresh for all

Monday, August 14, 2023

Need Something

UNEDITED VOICE TO TEXT MEMO - 08/14/2023 21:21 EST

The morning was spent working on the Ford portrait piece of celebrities concept branching from where it was yesterday evening reformulated the output on JLNMF and finally applied it to JLNSL did test prints to see base. Visual was acceptable. continue to prep substrate For three output portion will look to execute those at a base on Tuesday canvases are ready. Also at the same time as out putting the four celebrity high output the portrait for the Grove a long time was spent in 2 to 4+ AJ Portrait for Grove rebuilt the diagram for HG to put all the portraits in proper positioning Executed a list of four large piece, priority, bullets to execute through the week test prints of four celebrity portraits on wall for reflection, hill, pinnacles for Grove sculpted, glued and cutting masking for KNO3 and C6 H 1206 technique successful thus far we’ll see what happens when we add the H etching is successful. Here will attempt etching on the glass for Monsanto, still looking at the MC piece and deciding how to execute think that by tomorrow with the evolution of the Works just discussed I’ll be able to take a step forward on what it will do or won’t do

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Feed House

UNEDITED VOICE TO TEXT MEMO - 08/13/2023 22:49 EST

Woke up and began work on HG peace remove lattice, work centers and begin to affix Portraits. Each portrait had to be re-sliced carefully in a fixed nothings perfect, some wavering in the substrate reconfigured the positioning of them based on the original diagram will go back and update it tomorrow Broke off at noon and went to have brunch. Put focus on the four celebrity portraits trying to create beasts lots of AI regeneration and manipulation to women at the restaurant asked me what I was doing and I said working on an art piece. They asked me what I did, and I just told them I was a fine artist and went back to my work, happy with the two outputs thus far but not sure if they’re correct focus mainly on JLNMFMSMF has a final detail than JL but will enhance it but the luxe are not the same. MS has a better stance the JL so will look to rework all four to match the MF aesthetic for tomorrow, upon returning to the studio, I drew focus towards the remaining purple veil portraits for HG. Continue to fix them through the evening ended, adding some substrate material to the back, considering Apoxsee, UV, potentially, but not sure if not a fixed magnets yet, but central contact points have been reduced and think that will be a smart move, the portraits do well against something lit behind it in color may look to affect the original back piece with the cruciform to add scriptural HG material from Applewhite that may help pop not sure what it will do on the gallery lighting, but in general, they are very ghostly Which pleases me first far but I’m still concerned or not what I want still thinking about the MC piece and I may decentralized the canvas and push it to the left or right again, but not totally sure think I need to finish more on the rest of the works to figure out this one’s conclusion Over the next few days, I need to patina several items, including the Rockets pill containers and also frost much of the glassware a long way to go need to pull materials for Bohemian out of garage HO figurine, plus other material consider the center by fly paper, do an exorcism on a house There’s a fly problem. Bring to a little boil stir regularly don’t let the sauce get to hot or it will stick to the pan pan. Yo pan binging on ask for the week to have background noise and father funny to watch the stuff again considering building 6 Figured Pl. of center full cuts for MK pieces to sit on. Could be an interesting look but it will need to be blacked out and finished but that would give me 3+ total one for DOS one for home and away and then a new one for MK.