2013
Lithograph printed in blue
39 x 45.5 cm
Edition of 250
Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil
Excellent condition
Unframed and stored in the original packaging
Accompanied by a gallery Certificate of Authenticity
 
Growing up in Margate and later returning to live there in her 50s, Emin’s fascination with the coast has occasionally revealed itself in her work. In this print, an RNLI lifeboat is populated by figures as it is being moored and is rendered in a deep blue hue, similar to that of an ocean, with the figures depicted by simple dark lines that appear almost black. This edition was released in 2013 to help raise funds for the RNLI and now stands as an homage to the coast, which Emin holds so close to her heart.
 
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.