Pilloo Pochkhanawala

Pilloo Pochkhanawala was among the first few women sculptors in India. Through her dynamic works, which were often inspired by nature or human figures, Pochkhanawala established herself as a pioneer of modern sculpture among her contemporaries. As a self-taught artist, she employed a variety of media in her artworks including metal, stone and wood among others. Her oeuvre includes intricate drawings, theatrical sets, although she is well known for her sculptures.