Patinated bronze. 
2015.
37.5 x 42.3 x 2.6 cm. 
The edition number, date, Tracey Emin's initials and foundry mark stamped on the reverse. 
The edition previously exhibited at Galleria Lorcan O'Neill.
 
A deeply emotive work rendered in patinated bronze, Tracey Emin’s ‘Holding On To You’ features the artist herself as the central subject captured in an intimate, vulnerable pose against a backdrop drawn from her familiar surroundings and a motif that recurs throughout her work, her bed. This bronze, created as a panel, continues Emin’s exploration of memory, desire, and emotional exposure, themes central to her work. Despite its medium, the surface feels sketch-like, echoing the fragility of human connection and a persistence of longing. The work exemplifies Emin’s ability to transform personal narrative into resonant forms through minimal yet powerful works. The edition of 9 was previously exhibited at Galleria Lorcan O'Neill and is stamped on the reverse with the date, artist’s initials, and the foundry mark.
 
Tracey Emin (born 1963) is best known for her intimate, authentic, autobiographical style exploring all elements of life. Emin puts herself into her artwork and gives a glimpse into how she views herself and her world, and her experiences and emotions - often difficult or expressive topics that viewers can relate to. Her work ranges from neon to drawing, painting, printmaking, sewing, photography and sculpture and has been exhibited extensively internationally. Tracey has been widely recognised for her work including being nominated for the Turner Prize, appointed a Royal Academician and a Professor of Drawing at the RA, appointed CBE and she represented Great Britain at the Venice Biennale in 2007.