My train 2002 - 2003

"My Train" is an installation piece by Hans de Beeck from 2002-2003. The artwork depicts a child's toy train set enclosed in a large, cylindrical container, with a small window providing a glimpse inside. The accompanying accessories, including a power adapter, controller, and instruction manual, suggest a sense of play and childhood nostalgia, while the enclosed nature of the train evokes feelings of isolation and confinement. This minimalist work explores themes of childhood, memory, and the passage of time through the everyday object of a toy train.