
Learn About Samuel Farrand
• Style: Hyper-Psychedelic Realism, Digital Surrealism, Psychedelic, Fantasy,Spiritual, Esoteric, Futuristic, Visionary Art
• Active Since: 1998
• Known For: Symbolic narrative art, intricate neon mandalas, detailed multi-dimensional illustrations
• Human Made: No AI, every design layered by hand
• Featured At: Burning Man, Meow Wolf, global psytrance festivals
• Seen On: CNN, book covers, immersive installations
Enter The Void

Artist Philosophy
Visions Unveiled
Samuel’s work is a journey into the realms of consciousness, exploring the limitless potential of the void. Each piece begins on a black background—an open space of possibility that invites creation. For over two decades, he has been deeply immersed in this path, pushing the boundaries of digital art to bring visionary experiences to life. He doesn’t just create images; he weaves immersive worlds rooted in ancient symbolism, divine proportions, and the natural world. His aim is to spark moments of wonder, joy, and connection with the deeper, often unseen layers of existence.

Artist Statement
Encoded Consciousness
Samuel’s work explores consciousness as an energetic architecture, where reality is not fixed or external but encoded through light, vibration, and sacred geometry. Each piece serves as a transmission, revealing the unseen structures that shape thought, spirit, and form. He views the mind not as a container but as an antenna, tuning into greater frequencies and decoding the language of the cosmos through pulses of color, pattern, and symbol.
Through visionary landscapes, fractal structures, and mythic biomorphic forms, he maps the interface between the digital and the divine, the organic and the hyperdimensional. In his art, nature becomes circuitry, geometry becomes language, and light becomes memory. His creations reflect the belief that we are not separate from the universe but are projections of it, dreamed into form and blooming at the edge of infinity.

Introduction & Background
Origins & Pathways
Samuel is an American-Scandinavian visionary artist based near Asheville, North Carolina. His artistic journey began in New England, where he studied Art History, Illustration, and Design Theory. Since 1998, he has been creating digital psychedelic art, drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of the American Jamband and Festival communities. His Scandinavian heritage and deep connection to Nordic shamanism bring a mystical depth to his work, infusing it with layers of symbolism and spiritual insight.
Beyond the Veil

Crafted Realities
Artistic Style & Medium
Samuel specializes in digital art, using advanced graphic software to bring hyper-dimensional imagery to life. Through pixel compositions, dynamic color blending, and intricate layering, he creates pieces that explore themes of consciousness, shared experiences, and the sacred geometry found in nature. For over two decades, he has refined his style as a visionary artist, remaining committed to capturing deep, often mystical experiences.

Creative Alchemy
Technical Process
Samuel's creative process begins with simple line vectors in Adobe Illustrator, which are then transferred to Photoshop and developed into intricate, detailed illustrations. He blends multiple illustrations into layered compositions, incorporating familiar tangible elements to enrich the narrative. With a graphics library of over 600 PSD files and 450 completed pieces, he continuously refines and reuses elements across his work, adding layers of complexity and depth to each new piece. This evolving library has become a core resource in his journey as a visionary artist.

Guiding Forces
Influences & Themes
His work is deeply influenced by transcendental experiences, the visionary art movement, and Nordic shamanism. These elements guide his exploration of consciousness, collective experience, and spiritual symbolism. Geometry, ancient culture, divine proportion, and nature appear throughout his psychedelic art, as he seeks to connect viewers with the deeper, often hidden layers of reality.
Spiral In, Spiral Out

Milestones & Achievements
Career Highlights
He has collaborated with international record labels such as Ovnimoon Records and Anjuna Records, and his artwork has appeared in galleries, respected publications, and permanent installations, including Meow Wolf in Denver and Las Vegas. With over 500 completed pieces and a graphics library of more than 600 assets, his portfolio spans both digital and physical formats, reaching audiences around the world. His commitment to digital art remains unwavering, and he continues to pursue a lasting impact as a visionary artist within the digital and festival communities.

Enter the Portal
Contact Information & Links
For commissions, collaborations, or inquiries, please send your emails to hello@tetramode.com.
