Using industrial materials such as plaster, resin, rubber, and concrete, Rachel Whiteread creates haunting casts of negative space, capturing the voids around everyday objects and architectural elements. Her sculptural practice transforms overlooked, empty spaces—like the underside of chairs or the gaps between bookshelves—into tangible, solid forms that evoke memory and permanence. Whiteread gained international recognition with her most iconic work: a full-scale concrete cast of a condemned Victorian terrace house, which earned her the Turner Prize, making her the first woman to receive the award. Four years later, she represented Great Britain at the Venice Biennale, where she was honored as best young artist. Since then, her work has been exhibited at major institutions including Tate Britain, the Guggenheim Museum, the Hammer Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art. Her sculptures have fetched six-figure sums on the secondary market, and she has completed high-profile public commissions in cities such as London, New York, Berlin, and Vienna. In addition to sculpture, Whiteread also produces drawings, paintings, and works on paper.