The concept of a parallel universe has fascinated science fiction authors and filmmakers and has inspired movies such as Star Trek: The Next Generation and the Jet Li starrer, The One where Li kills the manifestations of his alter egos in parallel universes. In Nandini Valli Muthiah’s exhibition — The Visitor — Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, finds himself in a parallel universe.

Speaking about the concept behind the exhibition, the 34-year-old Chennai-based artist says, “During a discussion with my friend, we touched upon the topic of popular calendar art and how they represent God as one of us. During festivals, kids often dress up as Gods.