About

By Way of the Almighty. 

Since the early modern period, ancient belief systems and sacred healing modalities that once defined communal life have steadily dissolved with scientific rationalism. In a Cartesian, mechanistic universe with Eurocentric ideals and patriarchal values, "thou" turned to "I".  Individualism rejected holistic frameworks of knowledge and wisdom which were often tied to feminine, relational, and intuitive dimensions of the human experience. Eventually, empiricists have created a cultural void, where people struggle to find meaning in a world that rationalism defines as random and meaningless. 

However, not all is truly ever lost. Nearly, three centuries later, we're returning to premodern cosmologies to heal the Earth, rebuild our communities, and reconcile with existential realities. It is clear that everything that has ever preceded us still dwells within. Our spiritual and moral sources, ancestral memory, and collective experiences reside in the deep reservoir of the Soul, which holds all since the birth of humankind. Now at the cusp of a radical evolutionary change and an unfolding of human consciousness, this might explain why, in recent years, the call to confront the shadow self to heal, to fight for truth and justice, to awaken and evolve has grown more prominent. 

Atelier Turiya (tu-ree-yuh) ~ the 4th state derives its name from Vedanta philosophy. Turiya is the eternal Self, the universal and formless witness of all states of experiential consciousness—waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. We access this state when the distinctions between Self and Others dissolve and a participatory role in humanity drives us with purpose and belonging. 

Launched in 2020, Atelier Turiya was conceived after a series of synchronicities and encounters with the numinous. Producing seasonal, limited, small batches, the project is an extension of my artistic praxis—a way for you and me to explore, wear, and feel the beauty of transcendence and the interconnectedness of all life and the cosmos. Through intention and storytelling, I power potent archetypal symbols, frequencies, stories, and techniques of craftsmanship that carry metaphysical weight. In alignment with the Ancients, sacred adornment is deeply rooted in symbolism and spirituality which can support our inner reality. Symbols provide a way for us to access and engage with these profound, underlying patterns that shape human history, personal life, and the natural world. 

It is an honor to share this timeline with you. I am also grateful for the opportunity to bring AT's vision, passion, and visual vocabulary to life as we work together toward a deeper, more meaningful engagement with our personal and collective evolution.

Ameen.
xx

With Moonlight,
Samina
Atelier Turiya ~the 4th