Dea Tempus

Date: 2017
Medium: Mixed media with acrylics, marble powder, paper, mirror, and textured elements on canvas
Dimensions: 16 × 20 in

Collector’s Notes

Composition

Dea Tempus presents a frontal, calm female visage—an imagined Goddess of Time—anchored at the center of the composition. Her steady gaze establishes quiet authority and presence. Surrounding her are symbolic elements: winged clocks drifting across the surface, partially obscured by textured, wall-like layers. Flowers bloom through her hair, merging the human, the natural, and the metaphysical. Together, these elements create a visual dialogue between time as structure and time as lived experience.

Color & Energy

Muted greys and weathered neutrals form the backdrop, evoking routine, habit, and the quiet weight of passing time. Against this restrained field, vibrant florals—reds, blues, greens, pinks, and golds—emerge with vitality. The contrast animates the work: life and beauty rise from within limitation. Subtle metallic highlights catch the light, reinforcing the preciousness of the present moment.

Medium & Texture

The surface is richly layered, with tactile textures that invite close viewing. Marble powder and collage elements create depth, while embedded mirrors introduce moments of reflection—both literal and symbolic. The distressed clock faces and raised details echo the physicality of time itself: marked, worn, and shaped by use.

Style & Story

Rooted in symbolism and mythology, Dea Tempus reimagines the familiar figure of Father Time as a feminine counterpart—nurturing, present, and generative. The winged clocks suggest the fleeting nature of time, while the brick-like textures imply how easily routine can imprison us if lived unconsciously. Yet the goddess remains unbound, embodying mastery rather than submission to time.

Emotional Connection

This work invites a gentle reckoning with how we live our days. There is no urgency or fear here—only a calm reminder to be awake to the moment we are in. The goddess’s gaze feels encouraging rather than admonishing, offering reassurance that time can be an ally when approached with awareness.

Context & Significance

Created in the spirit of Mother’s Day, Dea Tempus honors time not as an adversary, but as a sacred, life-giving force. In a culture obsessed with productivity and speed, the painting speaks to the contemporary collector’s desire for balance, presence, and intentional living. It functions as both an artwork and a quiet daily reminder: how we use our time shapes the life we experience.

Message from the Artist

I’ve always been fascinated by how differently time feels as we move through life. What once felt endless begins to pass in the blink of an eye. That realization led me to imagine Dea Tempus—not as a force that controls us, but as one that invites us to be present.

For me, this painting is about reclaiming ownership of our days. When we stop living on autopilot and choose to engage fully—with our work, our relationships, our joys—we begin to bloom. Time doesn’t trap us then; it supports us.

I hope Dea Tempus serves as a quiet companion in your space, reminding you that today—this moment—is where life actually happens, and that living it well is the greatest mastery of all.

When you purchase a Sacred Heartwork, you receive:

✦ The original artwork, signed and sealed with intention

✦ A Certificate of Authenticity

✦ A handwritten note from Rashmi

✦ The story behind the work — its inspiration, symbolism, and message

✦ Premium shipping & packaging

✦ Complimentary digital mock-up of the art hanging in your space

✦ Framing & hanging kit (Optional - available for purchase)

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