Tree of Life: K.G. Narendra Babu’s Mythic Masterpieces Enchant Australia

At the heart of Melbourne’s Mystik River Gallery, renowned artist K.G. Narendra Babu unveils Tree of Life: A Journey through Indian Myth & Enchanted Dreams—a spellbinding exhibition is on show till 2 November 2025.

Steeped in vibrant symbolism and intricate storytelling, his works evoke the sacred pulse of Indian mythology, where stylized trees, celestial birds, and dreamlike figures converge in a tapestry of color and contemplation. Each canvas becomes a portal—bridging ancestral wisdom with contemporary imagination, inviting viewers into a world where myth breathes and dreams bloom.

This exhibition is a rare opportunity for Australian audiences to experience the lyrical depth of Indian visual tradition, rendered with Narendra Babu’s signature finesse and visionary spirit.

Rooted in Myth, Blooming in Dream: Tree of Life Graces Melbourne

Now on view at Melbourne’s Mystik River Gallery, Tree of Life: A Journey through Indian Myth & Enchanted Dreams unfolds as a luminous celebration of storytelling, symbolism and sacred imagination.

Running from August 29 to November 2, 2025, this evocative exhibition—helmed by Gallery Directors Roman Romanoff and Lolita Romanoff and curated with poetic precision by Elena Nekliudova—invites viewers into a world where ancient lore meets contemporary artistry.

With the support of a passionate team including Tereza Biezaite, Tara Baker, Sarah Luate, Ziwen Ling, and Daniela Hernandez, the gallery becomes a sanctuary of visual myth, where each artwork pulses with the spirit of trees, dreams and timeless Indian narratives. It is not merely an exhibition—it is a pilgrimage through painted realms, where roots whisper stories and branches reach toward the divine.

The Surreal World of K.G. Narendra Babu

Renowned for his kaleidoscopic canvases and mythic imagination, K.G. Narendra Babu stands as a visionary chronicler of India’s living heritage.

From his early days at the Government College of Arts and Crafts, Chennai, to his association with the Weaver’s Centre under the Ministry of Textiles, his journey has been one of relentless exploration—seeking motifs in temple towns, kalamkari scrolls, flowering trees and the quiet poetry of village life. What began in monochrome has blossomed into vivid acrylic dreamscapes, where imagined birds, surreal beasts and luminous human figures dance across the canvas in a Technicolor reverie.

His works, celebrated across India and Korea—from Gangneung to Pyeongchang—are not merely paintings, but portals into a world where tradition breathes through pigment and folklore finds flight.

With each brushstroke, Narendra Babu continues to enchant, earning accolades while inviting viewers into a realm where the real and the imagined bloom side by side.

“I was always on the lookout for new designs and I found inspiration wherever I went — temple towns, traditional architecture, kalamkari art, colours, landscapes and the hills.

Flowering plants and trees, animals and birds both imagined and real, share the canvas with people who seem to be part of a Technicolor dream sequence.”— K.G. Narendra Babu

As Tree of Life continues to enchant Melbourne, the presence of K.G. Narendrababu transforms the Mystik River Gallery into a sanctuary of storytelling and soul.

The Miniature Folk-style Painting Workshop on 6th September 2025 stands as a luminous thread in this unfolding tapestry.

Through vibrant canvases, intimate exchanges, and hands-on artistry, the exhibition has become a living dialogue, echoing with mythic memory and cultural resonance.

It is not merely an event—it is an offering, where each stroke carries the wisdom of generations and each moment invites the viewer to step into a dream woven in pigment and spirit.

Images: K.G Narendra Babu