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Kamuy by Samuel Farrand

Kamuy by Samuel Farrand

Kamuy is inspired by the designs and aesthetics of the Indigenous Japanese Ainu tribes. Kamuy is the name given to the spirit animal deities revered in Ainu mythology. Tribal art has always been a major source of inspiration for my work, and the Ainu was a form of tribal art that I stumbled across in March 2025.

What I found really appealing about the Ainu aesthetic was its stark similarity to the Pacific Northwest Coast tribes such as the Haida or Tsimshian, while also mirroring other tribal styles like the Shipibo-Conibo of Peru. With its intricate, geometric-based designs, Ainu art spoke a form of visionary language to me.

The Ainu believed Kamuy bears could travel between the spirit world and the human world, acting as messengers between realms. In the same way, Kamuy becomes a powerful metaphor for human wisdom: it reminds us that true growth comes from adaptability, the ability to shift shape not just in body, but in mind, emotion, and spirit.

Just as the bear moves between worlds, we’re called to move between roles, perspectives, and life stages with awareness and grace. Wisdom isn’t rigid. It’s fluid. It’s knowing when to be still and when to transform, when to stand your ground and when to evolve. The shape-shifter is not unstable. It is deeply tuned to the currents of life, changing form not to escape reality, but to meet it more fully.

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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 (Las Vegas & 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—renowned 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 an intentional narrative shaped by emotion, consciousness, and transformation. His style draws influence from 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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