2022
Acrylic on canvas board
20 x 20 x 0.4 cm (canvas size)
39 x 39 cm (framed)
Signed, titled, dated on the front
Framed with museum glass
Accompanied by a gallery Certificate of Authenticity
 
This unique acrylic painting on canvas board is a compelling example of Tracey Emin’s practice. Emin’s canvases are glimpses into her world, with this canvas portraying a domestic scene including multiple figures, rare to see as her figures often sit in solitude. This family scene feels autobiographical but still holds an element of ambiguity. The canvas's colour palette also adds an overall captivating quality, with its pink background, similar to that of skin, bringing the figures to life.
 
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.