Water Tower 1998

"Water Tower" (1998), a work by British sculptor Rachel Whiteread, is a cast resin sculpture resembling a transparent water tower. The sculpture stands on a rooftop, positioned amongst tall city buildings, highlighting its presence as a ghostly echo of its absent counterpart. The translucent nature of the sculpture allows viewers to see through it, suggesting a space both occupied and vacant. This work is a signature example of Whiteread's interest in casting everyday objects, turning them into monumental sculptures that explore themes of memory, absence, and the relationship between form and space.