{"product_id":"dea-tempus","title":"Dea Tempus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003cbr data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"36\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed media with acrylics, marble powder, paper, mirror, and textured elements on canvas\u003cbr data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 × 20 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eDea Tempus\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eColor \u0026amp; Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eMuted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eMedium \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eRooted in symbolism and mythology, \u003cem data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eDea Tempus\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eEmotional Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eContext \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eCreated in the spirit of Mother’s Day, \u003cem data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eDea Tempus\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eMessage from the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003eI’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 \u003cem data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eDea Tempus\u003c\/em\u003e—not as a force that controls us, but as one that invites us to be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3389\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eI hope \u003cem data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003eDea Tempus\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2196\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2201\" data-start=\"2198\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"2203\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2232\" data-start=\"2207\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWhen you purchase a Sacred Heartwork, you receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ The original artwork, signed and sealed with intention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ A Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ A handwritten note from Rashmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ The story behind the work — its inspiration, symbolism, and message\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ Premium shipping \u0026amp; packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ Complimentary digital mock-up of the art hanging in your space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ Framing \u0026amp; hanging kit (Optional - available for purchase)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spiritual-art\"\u003eSpiritual Art Collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wisdom\"\u003eWisdom\u003c\/a\u003e ・ \n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/faith\"\u003eFaith\u003c\/a\u003e ・ \n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sacred-spark\"\u003eSacred Spark\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/gift-ideas-for-spiritual-seekers\"\u003eGift Ideas for Spiritual Seekers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Heart Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43662555152467,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7013\/5379\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-01-23T155542.747.png?v=1769202177","url":"https:\/\/sacredheartworks.com\/products\/dea-tempus","provider":"Sacred Heart Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}