Strange Fascinations
Serena Simpson / Thomas Arthur Schaefer
September 9th - October 6th, 2023
An extraordinary collection of artworks that delve into the captivating realms of the peculiar and the enigmatic. This exhibition invites you to embark on a mesmerizing journey where taxidermy breathes new life into forgotten creatures, strange cults unveil their mysterious rituals, and nostalgia illuminates narratives of sublime beauty.
The Work
GAH
Taxidermy, bone, vintage porcelain doll, and custom sewn clothing with metal base stand
17 x 10 x 10 in / 43.2 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm
$800
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Pick Me
Taxidermy and ribbon on wood mount
3 x 3 x 3 in / 7.6 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm
$100
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Rough Night For Alice
Taxidermy, custom sewn clothing, vintage porcelain doll, animal teeth, string, and stained glass in custom wood box
15 x 15 x 6 in / 38.1 x 38.1 x 15.2 cm
$1000
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Dissociative
Needlepoint in vintage frame
9 x 7.5 in / 22.9 x 19.1cm
$40 (SOLD)
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Kings Blood
Needlepoint in vintage frame
10 x 8.5 in / 25.4 x 21.6 cm
$40 (SOLD)
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
They All Have Scars
Needlepoint in vintage frame
12 x 6 in / 30.5 x 15.2 cm
$45 (SOLD)
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Ruedi
Needlepoint in vintage frame
11 x 9 in / 27.9 x 22.9 cm
$45 (SOLD)
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
The Melvins
Needlepoint in vintage frame
11 x 9 in / 27.9 x 22.9 cm
$40 (SOLD)
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Childs Play
Needlepoint, taxidermy and needle in vintage frame
19 x 14 in / 48.3 x 35.6 cm
$300 (SOLD)
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
It’s Not Stronger Then You
Taxidermy and custom sewn clothing w/ vibration based animatronics
17 x 11 x 11 in / 43.2 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm
$650
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Metal Petals Bloom
Taxidermy and stained glass
20 x 6 x 6 in / 50.8 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm
$650
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Oh Dear, Oh Dear
w/ wind up animatronics and music box
12 x 10 x 9 in / 30.5 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm
$850
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Let Alone To Rust Alone
w/ wind up music box (Can’t Take My Eyes Off You)
9 x 9 x 11 in / 22.9 x 22.9 x 27.9 cm
$700
ARTIST:
Serena Simpson
Let the Salt of the Earth Admonish the Water To Bear the Virtue of the Great Sea
37 x 28 x 4 in / 94 x 71.1 x 10.2 cm
$5000
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
As Above, So Below - 10 Bullets / Paradox Bullets (Marsyard Shoe 2.0)
16 x 14.5 x 10 in / 40.6 x 36.8 x 25.4 cm
$4000
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
As Above, So Below - Away Team / Home Team (Decades Redux)
16 x 14.5 x 10 in / 40.6 x 36.8 x 25.4 cm
$1500
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
The Project MKUltra Handbag
16 x 13 x 6 in / 40.6 x 33 x 15.2 cm
$2000
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
The Cult of Celebrity Worship (Juliette Lake Lewis)
24 x 8 x 2 in / 61 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm
$500
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
The Cult of Celebrity Worship (Jared Joseph Leto)
24 x 8 x 2 in / 61 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm
$500
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
The Cult of Celebrity Worship (Shia Saide LaBeouf)
24 x 8 x 2 in / 61 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm
$500
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
The Cult of Celebrity Worship (Megan Denise Fox)
24 x 8 x 2 in / 61 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm
$500
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
Dominus Obsequious Sororium
10 x 10 x 10 in / 25.4 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm
$500
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
You Are What You Eat (MON-87427-7)
6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in / 16.5 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm
$200
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
You Are What You Eat (MON-80200-7)
6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in / 16.5 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm
$200
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
You Are What You Eat (MON-89034-3)
6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in / 16.5 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm
$200
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
You Are What You Eat (MON-88017-3)
6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in / 16.5 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm
$200
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
You Are What You Eat (MON-00603-6)
6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in / 16.5 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm
$200
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
You Are What You Eat (MON-00810-6)
6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in / 16.5 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm
$200
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
You Are What You Eat (MON-00021-9)
6.5 x 6.5 x 4 in / 16.5 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm
$200
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
Bohemian Black Eye
25 x 9 x 8 in / 63.5 x 22.9 x20.3 cm
$2000
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
Membership Into the Kingdom of Heaven
54 x 25 x 5 in / 137.2 x 63.5 x 12.7 cm
$5000
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
I’ve Tried My Best To Give You A Good Life
10 x 10 x 10 in / 25.4 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm
$500
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
Kundalini Rising
44.5 x 28 x 8 / 113 x 71.1 x 20.3 cm
$5000
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
Mystery of Mystery, In Her Name Babalon
48 x 33.5 x 20 in / 121.9 x 85.1 x 50.8 cm
$6000
ARTIST:
Thomas Arthur Schaefer
