Story Walks

Big moves are happening—my domain, thomasarthurschaefer.com, has officially been pointed to its shiny new site builder. After spending the entirety of 2024 revamping the site using Wix, I’m thrilled to finally see it come to life. Why Wix? Let’s just say I got tired of hand-coding everything. The original site, born in what I can only describe as my "digital stone age," was a hard-coded relic. It lacked an SQL database to organize my work and information properly, and it was designed exclusively for desktops. Back then, mobile web browsers were about as reliable as a car running on two flat tires—they just didn’t do justice to anything remotely artistic.

Fast forward to today: the new site is fully optimized for both desktop and mobile platforms. This isn’t just a redesign; it’s a rethinking of how I share my work. Admittedly, I hadn’t added substantial updates to the site since 2015—aside from the Works on Paper series—so this overhaul was long overdue.

For the past eight years, I’ve run the ABA Gallery website on Wix and appreciated the platform’s flexibility. Now, I’m bringing that same versatility to my personal site. One feature I’m particularly excited about is the ability to integrate custom JavaScript. I’ve already coded a dynamic script that adjusts the horizontal height of images in grid and gallery views. It’s a small detail, but for someone obsessed with presentation, it makes all the difference.

Looking ahead, we’re also adding an online store, slated to launch within the next month. My ABA Gallery shop proved to be a hit, so I’m stoked to bring that energy here. Expect to see sneakers, shirts, and other merch, alongside large-scale Works on Paper pieces—specifically 48x62-inch canvases. For those who’ve already snagged a piece from this series, you know what a statement they make. It’s about time I shared more of these works with the world.

Launch Countdown: January 19, 2025
The site is set to go live in just 48 hours, and I couldn’t be more excited. Transitional moments like this always feel charged—both personally and globally. I can’t help but reflect on how technology, culture, and even art presentation have evolved since I first started coding my own sites. What was once a purely desktop experience is now a seamless, fluid design accessible anywhere.