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Empathy

Empathy

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 is one of the leading artists in today’s psychedelic art movement, with work featured at Meow Wolf in Las Vegas and Santa Fe, showcased on the cover of Chris Kilham’s Ayahuasca: A Test Pilot's Handbook, a cult bestseller that aired live on CNN, and seen across immersive installations at Burning Man and global psytrance festivals. He has exhibited alongside pioneers like Alex Grey and Android Jones, and collaborated with legendary projection artist Jonathan Singer, known for his work with the Grateful Dead’s Fare Thee Well tour and trip-hop icon Dave Tipper.

Blending electrifying neon palettes, intricate mandalas, and complex patterning, Samuel’s visionary art is deeply symbolic. Each piece is an intentional narrative shaped by emotion, consciousness, and transformation. His style draws comparisons to luminaries like Alex Grey, Robert Venosa, Victor Moscoso, Luke Brown, and Xavi Panneton. Creating visionary art since 2007, Samuel has become a cornerstone of psychedelic visual culture. Explore his world to discover the process, philosophy, and evolution behind his work.

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