Rice House 2008

Wolfgang Laib’s "Rice House" (2008) is a minimalist sculpture composed of a large black stone and a line of white rice. The simple arrangement evokes a sense of calm and contemplation. The work is representative of Laib's artistic practice which focuses on utilizing natural materials to create installations that explore themes of nature, life, and death. Laib uses the rice, a staple food, as a symbol of nourishment and life, contrasting this with the stone, representing the permanence and immutability of nature.