The Devi Frames: Hand-Painted Goddess Art
I transform discarded, vintage clock frames into sacred spaces. These pieces combine hand-painted Pattachitra iconography with antique brass Prabhavalis to honor the divine feminine in your home.
A hand-painted tribute to the goddess Durga, framed within a restored vintage clock and a salvaged Prabhavali. The artwork is inspired by puja pandals and features the Shakti parivaar, blending Pattachitra tradition with restoration art.
A close-up of the Durga frame, showing the intricate details of the hand-painted border and the found-object trims. This piece tells the story of the goddess and her liberation of the demon Mahisasura.
The Durga frame displayed against a wooden jharokha, highlighting its traditional yet contemporary appeal. The piece is adorned with handmade tassels and bells, adding to its protective, dreamcatcher-like quality.
This is my hand-painted homage to Laxmi, the goddess of prosperity, set within a reclaimed clock frame. The artwork is filled with symbols like owls and lotuses, all rendered in the Pattachitra style and surrounded by colorful, found-object trims.
A detail shot of the vintage Prabhavali at the center of the Laxmi frame. The hand-painted image of the goddess is nestled within this salvaged brass halo, creating a focal point of divine energy.
A close-up of one of the hand-painted wooden charms hanging from the Laxmi frame. This small detail, showing a hand holding a lotus, adds another layer of symbolic meaning and handcrafted beauty to the piece.
This image highlights the beaded and shell-adorned fabric charms that I create from studio scraps to embellish the Devi frames. These small details are an essential part of my zero-waste process and add a unique textural element.
My hand-painted dedication to the fierce goddess Kaali, captured in a beautifully styled flat-lay. The artwork is set in a restored clock frame, with a checkerboard background and a border of hibiscus flowers and Kaali faces.
A detail shot of the Kaali frame, focusing on the hand-painted Sanskrit mantra and the powerful imagery of the goddess. The red and black color scheme evokes her fierce, divine feminine energy.
A close-up of a hand-painted Kaali face charm, one of the many found-object trims that adorn the main artwork. Each element is thoughtfully chosen and crafted to complete the story of the piece.
About The Devi Frames: Homage to the Divine Feminine
Each frame is unique because the teak clock bodies are salvaged finds, not mass-produced bases. I spend weeks sourcing the right brass Prabhavali to match the specific energy of the hand-painted goddess, ensuring that the piece—whether it is Durga, Laxmi, or Kaali—feels like a living, breathing part of your space rather than a static wall hanging.
I do not believe in waste, and my studio process begins with the hunt for discarded teak clock frames, which act as the canvas for these stories. The Pattachitra technique is rooted in history, but I adapt it here to tell a contemporary story. Each frame requires time—sourcing the brass Prabhavali, treating the wood, and then the delicate, meditative act of painting the goddess figures.
I finish these pieces with found-object trims—beads, coins, and handmade tassels—that echo the protective nature of dreamcatchers. These are not merely decorative items; they serve as protective talismans for a home.
If you are looking for a piece dedicated to a specific deity, I can guide you through the process. Whether you connect with the fierce, protective energy of Kaali or the benevolent prosperity of Laxmi, we work with the materials currently in my studio to create a one-of-a-kind frame. Because I rely on salvaged materials, no two frames are ever identical. Each piece is a marriage of restoration art and spiritual tradition, designed to be passed down as an heirloom.
Chandan Dubey
I am an artist and vintage enthusiast who sees stories in the discarded. My studio is where I blend heritage craft with restoration, turning forgotten objects into meaningful art for your walls.
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