Whiteread, Rachel | Mike and the Modelmakers, 2008 — available on Composition Gallery

Book with bookplate, woven cloth with embroidered label, pewter cast concrete mixer car, clamshell-box covered in red linen. Pewter casting, 9 x 3.5 x 5 cm, monogrammed and numbered on the underside.

Mike and the Modelmakers by Rachel Whiteread, created in 2008, is a unique sculptural object that combines various materials to evoke a sense of nostalgia and craftsmanship. This limited edition piece features a pewter cast model of a concrete mixer placed on top of a woven cloth with an embroidered label, all housed within a red linen-covered clamshell box. The presentation mimics the format of a book with a bookplate, blending art with elements of literature and archival quality. Whiteread, known for her explorations of memory and the traces of everyday life, here pays homage to the model-making craft, preserving a small, industrial object in an almost reverent manner. This piece, in an edition of 40, captures a quiet yet powerful reflection on labor, creation, and preservation.

Rachel Whiteread (UK, 1963) is a renowned sculptor celebrated for her cast works of negative spaces. Using materials like plaster, resin, and concrete, she immortalizes the voids of everyday objects and architecture. Her Turner Prize-winning piece, House (1993), exemplifies her exploration of memory, absence, and the passage of time.

Rachel Whiteread

Mike and the Modelmakers, 2008

Name: Mike and the Modelmakers, 2008
SKU: 3176
Price: 1300.00 EUR
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Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Object

ObjectAn object in art refers to any tangible thing that exists and can be depicted in a work of art. Sometimes, the object becomes the focal point of a painting, drawing, or sculpture, meaning it is the most important element in the composition. An object can be anything that can be seen or touched, and it is often used to convey meaning or emphasize certain aspects of the artwork.

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Edition of 40

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Book with bookplate, woven cloth with embroidered label, pewter cast concrete mixer car, clamshell-box covered in red linen. Pewter casting, 9 x 3.5 x 5 cm, monogrammed and numbered on the underside.

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I don't want to make plop art — sculpture that just gets plopped down in places. I wouldn't want to litter every corner of the world with my sculpture.
- Rachel Whiteread

Rachel Whiteread (b. 1963, UK) is a British sculptor known for her pioneering work in sculpture that explores the negative space of everyday objects and architectural forms. As a leading figure in the Young British Artists (YBAs) movement, Whiteread gained international acclaim for her innovative technique of casting the interiors of objects and spaces, effectively capturing the voids that surround us. Her most famous work, "House" (1993), a life-sized cast of the interior of a Victorian terrace house, challenged perceptions of memory, absence, and domesticity. Whiteread's use of materials like concrete, resin, and plaster allows her to create works that are both monumental and deeply personal, reflecting on the traces of human presence. Her sculptures have been exhibited in major institutions worldwide, including the Tate Modern in London and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, establishing her as one of the most influential contemporary artists of her generation.

What is new British Sculpture?

New British Sculpture is the name referring to the work produced by a group of sculptors, installation artists, and other creators who exhibited together in London during the 1980s. This group included artists like Richard Deacon, Richard Wentworth, and Tony Cragg. Tim Woods helped define this movement by identifying four major themes: the blending of kitsch and pop culture, the use of UK urban waste in a bricolage style, the assignment of new meanings to everyday objects, and a playful approach using wit and humor.

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