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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. // 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.
Mike and the Modelmakers, 2008
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24 x 35 cm
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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. // 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.
What is conceptual art?
Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.

