Untitled (Nets)

Rachel Whiteread

Etched German-silver metal sheet

National Gallery of Art

This elegant work is part of a series of five etched German-silver metal sheets featuring intricate net-like patterns, created by Dame Rachel Whiteread, the first woman to win the Turner Prize. Born in London in 1963, Whiteread is celebrated for transforming everyday objects and spaces into ghostly, poetic forms that evoke themes of memory and absence. The delicate metalwork exemplifies her exploration of negative space and domestic objects, making it a sophisticated and contemplative piece that invites reflection on the hidden patterns in our daily lives.