Across Tracey Emin’s print and wider artistic output there is a distinct feeling of an artist who is not afraid to delve deeply into themselves and to use her personal journey as a form of honest and courageous self-expression. Her art is widely both renowned and revered for its intimate and autobiographical nature, transcending traditional boundaries between art and life as the artist becomes both the subject and the object. 

Emin's prints are inherently  marked by her bold exploration of the themes of human condition, namely love, sexuality, identity, and her own personal trauma. This sense of vulnerability and of perpetual self exploration has seen the artist gain widespread acceptance and acclaim. 

Raised in Margate, she faced early life challenges, ultimately pursuing her education at the Maidstone College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. A key figure in the Young British Artists (YBA) movement during the late 1980s and 1990s, Emin has gone on to be one of the most influential, widely known and popular of not the YBAs as well as Britain’s most successful female artist.

Throughout her career, Emin's prints, installations and original art has  delved into deeply personal themes, expressing raw emotion and honesty which is a central element of her artistic identity and practice. In particular, Her openness about personal experiences, including topics like abortion and relationships, adds depth and controversy to her work, solidifying her status as a significant and influential presence in contemporary art.

The exploration of her own experiences, including love, loss, and trauma, is a central element of her artistic identity. She employs a diverse range of mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, embroidery, and installations, showcasing a multidisciplinary approach. Emin's use of neon text, featuring handwritten and emotionally charged phrases, adds a provocative visual dimension to her creation.