Original Painting

Devi

Avatar, Paintings

Devi presents the divine feminine energy through a powerful portrait rendered in warm earth tones and passionate reds. The goddess figure is depicted with closed eyes, encouraging inward contemplation and self-belief during life’s most challenging moments.
Her elaborate curly hair creates a crown-like frame, while the prominent third eye on her forehead symbolizes the destruction of negative thoughts and inner obstacles. Set against the sacred geometry of the Sri Yantra (Lakshmi Yantra), representing prosperity and wellbeing, this painting captures both the fierce protective and nurturing maternal aspects of divine feminine energy. The textured brushwork and layered colors create depth and spiritual resonance.

Dimension

11"(W) x 19.5"(H)

Medium

Acrylic on Canvas

Year Created

October 2017

Framing

Ready to Hang

Cultural Details

In Hindu tradition, Devi embodies the supreme feminine principle—Shakti—that creates, preserves, and transforms the universe. She manifests as both fierce protector destroying evil and compassionate mother nurturing devotees. The closed eyes represent meditation and inner wisdom, while the third eye connects to Shiva’s power of transformation. The Sri Yantra background symbolizes divine geometry and abundance.
This archetypal energy appears across cultures as the Great Mother, representing the belief that divine feminine strength within enables resilience through life’s greatest challenges.

Artist's Personal Note

“Painting Devi felt like channeling ancient feminine power onto canvas. The closed eyes were essential—suggesting that true strength comes from within. I chose warm earth tones mixed with passionate oranges to capture her dual nature: fierce warrior and loving mother. Every woman carries this divine energy, whether consciously recognized or not.”