When we made the decision to evolve from The Art of Samuel Farrand into something larger, we knew the name had to change. “Samuel Farrand” often got mispronounced or misspelled, and we needed something easier to say, spell, and remember—something that would carry the same energy as the art itself. We wanted a name that felt unmistakable and iconic, one that would unify the artwork and the clothing under a single, resonant identity.

We searched for something that flowed off the tongue, sounded beautiful when spoken aloud, and felt as unique as the visions we bring to life. It had to sound visionary, but still hold a sense of mystery. After months of reflection and research, Tetramode emerged.

At first, we didn’t realize the full weight of the name. But in hindsight, it was the perfect fit. Tetra comes from Tetrahedron, one of the five Platonic solids explored by Plato—a core shape in sacred geometry, something we work with deeply. With its four triangular faces, the tetrahedron is aligned with the four classical elements: air, water, fire, and earth. When those elements are in harmony, they give rise to a fifth—spirit—which sits at the very heart of what Tetramode represents.

Mode refers to a wavelength, a frequency, a way of being.

Together, Tetramode symbolizes a state of elemental balance—a merging of art, energy, and spirit grounded in the here and now. In numerology, the number 4 represents stability, structure, and dedication—qualities that guide us every day.

That kind of cosmic alignment felt like a sign. And over the past decade, through daily effort and creative vision, we’ve worked to build something that reflects both the spiritual depth and practical foundation we believe in. Tetramode isn’t just a name—it’s a frequency we live by.

You might be wondering why Tetramode chose a keyhole as our logo. Let us break down the deeper meaning behind this symbol. To us, the keyhole, also known as an Escutcheon, captures the core of what our work is all about.

The keyhole holds a lot of symbolism for us. Open your mind, unlock your mind, open the doors of perception. It's a symbol that invites you to go inward. We see our art as a series of portals. Each piece is its own gateway into a unique journey. Within these journeys, you'll find layers of subtle details and nuanced elements that deepen the experience. When we looked for a way to visually represent that, the Escutcheon felt like the perfect fit.

Just like a keyhole, our art marks the threshold, the starting point of an inner expedition. What's behind it is the mystery, the story, the moment of connection. The Escutcheon stands as the invitation, and beyond it lies the full experience waiting to unfold.

When people first see a Tetramode design, they often pause—caught trying to explain it. It’s psychedelic, sure, but not in the 60s throwback or the modern “melty skulls and rainbow” sense. There’s a complexity to it. A narrative. A depth that much of today’s psychedelic art just doesn’t reach.

Today, “psychedelic art” gets thrown around loosely—covering everything from handcrafted work to mass-produced AI mimicry. We created Hyper-Psychedelic Realism to draw a bold line in the sand. Our art isn’t retro kitsch or prompt-driven flash. It's trippy, It’s timeless. It’s intentional. It tells a story. And it’s entirely human-made.

This is a call to artists who still value the sacred in psychedelia. Let’s reclaim the term. Let’s bring back the purity of true psychedelic art—one that journeys inward and doesn’t outsource the vision.

In today’s world of fast fashion and mass production, it can be difficult to find clothing that feels genuinely connected to nature. So much of what we see is visually polished, but often lacks that deeper sense of meaning something that resonates with the organic beauty and balance we experience in the natural world.

At Tetramode, we’ve done our best to approach design differently. Inspired by the golden ratio a pattern found throughout nature in everything from flower petals to wind currents, we’ve woven Fibonacci values (89, 72, 55, 34, 21, 13, 8, 5…) into our artwork. It’s our way of blending digital precision with organic inspiration, hoping to create something that not only catches the eye, but also feels intuitively connected to the world around us.

A lot of art and clothing today can feel a bit surface-level, visually appealing, but missing that deeper spark of meaning or emotional connection. When something is designed without intention, it might look nice at first glance, but it doesn’t stay with you. It doesn’t invite you to look closer, to feel something more, or to reflect on what it represents.

At Tetramode, we try to create with that deeper connection in mind. Our designs aren’t just bold in color or form they carry symbolism and spiritual undertones woven into each composition. Every piece holds layers of meaning, waiting to be noticed and felt. When you wear our art, you don’t just see it you experience it. And often, it’s only over time that the subtler details and messages begin to reveal themselves.

With AI-generated art flooding the digital space, it’s easy to assume all digital work is machine-made. But that assumption can blur the line between automation and authentic artistry. At Tetramode, that line is crystal clear.

None of our art is generated by AI. Every piece is handcrafted by our founder, who’s been creating digital art since 1998—long before AI tools existed. His work is rooted in visionary exploration, spiritual experience, and decades of practice. What you see isn’t the product of a prompt. It’s the result of real emotion, intention, and lived experience.

Each design reflects a human journey—not a machine's output.