Hexagram, 2019, – This piece was largely inspired by the Chinese I-Ching. One of the most visually fascinating aspects of the I-Ching, to me, is how the hexagrams resemble computer codes. The concept behind it carries an aura of alien spiritual technology, which I wanted to explore more deeply. I used the traditional colors often found in I-Ching charts—yellow, red, blue, and white (the primary colors)—as the basis for the visionary work.
I played with the idea of spiritual technology and envisioned a spiritual microchip designed to record and analyze information sequences. When deciphered, this information unlocks new levels of consciousness, represented by the central figure, which is open to this spiritual technology and channels it outward into the world.
I didn't want the design to look too futuristic, so I intentionally ensured it retained characteristics true to traditional Chinese aesthetics. I achieved this by designing the outer edges to resemble a Chinese tile and incorporating lotus motifs. This work is 45x45" and took me approximately 80 hours to create.
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Visionary Artist - Samuel Farrand
Creating visionary art as early as 2007, Samuel Farrand evokes the psychedelic style of artists such as Alex Grey, Robert Venosa, Victor Moscoso, Luke Brown, and Xavi Panneton.
Samuel weaves electrifying neon colors, complex patterns, and intricate mandalas into his visionary art, narrating a story in each piece rich with meaning and symbolism.
Today, Sam has become one of the leading artists in the modern psychedelic art movement. He has showcased his visionary work at Burning Man and music festivals across the globe.
Samuel Farrand's visionary art extends beyond music festival culture. Notably, his work is featured at Meow Wolf in both the Las Vegas and Santa Fe locations.
One of his greatest career achievements was having his visionary artwork grace the cover of Chris Kilham's best-selling cult literature "Ayahuasca: A Test Pilot's Handbook," which was featured live on CNN—a pivotal moment in the history of plant medicine.
Visit his page to learn more about Samuel's visionary art, artistic process, and career history.