Ungulation is inspired by the idea of creating a composition where all the negative space is active, and I thought that by doing so, it would theoretically make the piece feel more alive and have movement. It was only by accident that a deer/stag with antlers emerged from it, but I went with the energy of the piece and began crafting it centered around a focused stag design.
This was a fun piece because I didn't have any set intention—I approached it as a free-form expression, and I feel that free-flowing nature came through in the final result, giving it a flowing and energetic quality. This piece reminds us to approach life in a more improvisational way, and when you do that, you give energy the space to work its magic.
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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.