Kozmik Myztik is a piece born from my fascination with mushrooms, robots, and inspiration drawn from a wild dream I once had. It took me five years to finally settle on the composition of this piece. It originally started off as something completely different—I was trying to illustrate a strange dream where all the structures were candy-striped, and there were spinning mechanical cupcakes floating through surreal landscapes.
What began as an attempt to bring that original vision to life completely transformed into something else. Sometimes, with art—and life—you have to abandon your original plan and tune into your feelings. That’s exactly what I did here. As I let go and trusted the process, I very subtly began to see a robot form emerging from the chaos, eventually shaping itself into an abstract mushroom.
Both the robot and the mushroom were hidden within the layers of the piece, and it took years of refinement to reveal them.
Kozmik Myztik taught me a profound lesson in patience: that if you allow things the time and space they need to evolve, what emerges is often far better than anything you originally set out to create. It's a testament to the magic that happens when you feel your way through the process rather than forcing the outcome.
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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.