Empathy is a piece inspired by one of the most fascinating and mysterious human emotions—something psychologists and scientists still struggle to fully explain: why it exists at all.
When most people think of empathy, they associate it with the heart—with feelings of love and compassion. But in this piece, I shifted the focus to the mind. I illustrated it this way because when you are truly exercising empathy, you're placing yourself in another person's shoes—transferring your consciousness into theirs to feel what they feel.
In this empathic state of consciousness, telepathy can occur more naturally. I believe that’s because when you merge your awareness with another’s, the barriers dissolve, and it becomes easier to sense their thoughts and emotions.
In this untraditional interpretation, I depicted consciousness as a mass of energy and vibrations—interweaving and connecting with another’s consciousness, as if we are all part of a vast etheric network tied into a collective consciousness—a super memory that holds the experience of all beings.
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About Samuel Farrand
Samuel Farrand began creating psychedelic art in 1998 following his first visionary experience, but it wasn’t until 2007 that his visual focus began to crystallize into the body of work he is known for today. Inspired by the psychedelic styles of Alex Grey, Robert Venosa, Victor Moscoso, Luke Brown, and Xavi Panneton, his artistic path was deeply influenced by their ability to unlock new visual languages rooted in consciousness.
His work blends neon color palettes, intricate mandalas, and layered patterns to tell symbolic, often personal stories. Each piece carries intention—sometimes spiritual, sometimes emotional, always deliberate.
Over the years, Farrand’s art has been featured in exhibitions with collectives like Threyda and alongside artists such as Android Jones, Jake Amason, Glass Crane, and Justin Totemical. His visuals have appeared in immersive environments at Burning Man and psytrance festivals around the world, as well as in collaboration with renowned projection artist Jonathan Singer, known for his visuals on the Grateful Dead’s Fare Thee Well tour. His artwork has also accompanied live sets by Trip-Hop pioneer Dave Tipper.
Beyond the festival scene, Farrand’s creations have found homes in larger installations at Meow Wolf locations in Las Vegas and Santa Fe. A standout moment in his career came when one of his works was featured on the cover of Ayahuasca: A Test Pilot’s Handbook by Chris Kilham, a moment made even more significant when it appeared live on CNN.
Those interested in exploring the process and philosophy behind his work are invited to learn more on his dedicated artist page.