Question

Identify the work of Mrinalini Mukherjee's from the followings.

• A. Ganesha
• B. The Dog
• C. Flute
• D. Vanshri

Hint:

Mrinalini Mukherjee made fibre sculptures such as Vanshri and Palmscape.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Mrinalini Mukherjee (1949-2015) was an Indian sculptor known for large forms made of knotted hemp and natural fibre and later bronze. Her sculptures look like plants and organic shapes.

Step 2: Key Approach:
Recall her titles. Famous works include Vanshri, Palmscape, Yakshi and Basanti.

Step 3: Check option (1).
Ganesha is a common subject for many artists, but it is not a known work of Mrinalini Mukherjee. So (1) is wrong.

Step 4: Check option (2).
The Dog is not a work attributed to her. So (2) is wrong.

Step 5: Check option (3).
Flute is not one of her titles. So (3) is wrong.

Step 6: Check option (4).
Vanshri is one of her well known hemp sculptures. So (4) is TRUE.

Final Answer:
Vanshri is the work of Mrinalini Mukherjee, option (4).