Rao’s works reflect the memories and experiences he collected from the places he lived, touched, smelled, heard and walked through. They are painted from a place of love and gratitude for the experiences of the world. They give his truth a voice and reflect his most intimate history.
His primary motif – “The Tree” has remained constant as part of his oeuvre over the years as they have a significant role in his cultural landscape, for they not only yield fruits but provide shade as well and cover and protect the surface of the earth. They have come to play a sacred role as ‘The Tree of Life’ does in Indian tradition.
These works are considered extremely auspicious and are always in high demand.