About

By Way of the Almighty

In the early modern period, mythologies, ancestral stories, rituals, folklore, and holistic healing modalities that once defined communal life were gradually dismantled with the rise of scientific rationalism. The Cartesian, mechanistic universe, rooted in Eurocentric ideals and patriarchal values, quickly converted a worldview from “thou” into “I.”  Whereas our ancestors lived in Oneness with nature, recognizing unity consciousness and union with the Creator, modern consciousness, estranged and disenchanted, became tasked with following rigid moral codes based on fear. But not all is truly lost.

For the past decade collectively we've been preparing to access forgotten wisdom by confronting the shadow, learning to value critical thinking, and fighting for truth and justice. The teacher comes when the student is ready; these were prerequisites leading us to the cusp of a radical evolutionary change, and right now, in a time of planetary urgencies, to evolve becomes a necessity. No matter the challenges, the compass of strength and resilience rests within the deep reservoirs of the Soul. It holds all we have known, will ever know, and have experienced since the beginning of humankind. 

In 2020, Atelier Turiya launched as an extension of my interdisciplinary art practice and research. Turiya (tu-ree-yuh) ~ the 4th derives its name from Vedanta philosophy. Turiya means pure consciousness, which transcends the previous three states: waking, dreaming, and dreamless sleep, to achieve metaphysical unity. After spending the winter in the English countryside as a student of hermetic wisdom, alchemy, and sacred geometry, jewelry-making became a new medium to excavate the past, acknowledge intuitive mysteries, and foster my interest in origin stories. In this sense, creating and wearing handmade jewelry adds a ritual treatment to my ordinary life. Over the years, it's been a delight to extend and share this experience with you.

The project aligns with the ancient belief in the metaphysical power of ornamentation; therefore, every collection focuses on activating potent symbols, archetypal dynamics, planetary patterns, frequencies, mythologies, and artisanal techniques that resonate with the conditions of our times.

Through small, seasonal batches, the project invites you and me to explore, wear, and feel the beauty of transcendence and the interconnectedness of all life and the cosmos. It is an honor to share this timeline with you. I am grateful for the chance to bring Turiya's vision, passion, and visual vocabulary to life as we work together toward a deeper, more meaningful engagement with personal and collective evolution.

Ameen.

With Moonlight,
Samina xx
Atelier Turiya ~the 4th