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Tracey Emin, On My Knees, 2021

Tracey Emin

On My Knees, 2021
4 Colour Lithograph on Somerset Velvet Warm White 400gsm
23 5/8 x 29 7/8 in
60 x 76 cm
Edition of 100
Series: Prints
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Tracey Emin, a prominent figure in the Young British Artists movement of the 1990s, is renowned for her deeply personal and provocative works. While she may be best known for...
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Tracey Emin, a prominent figure in the Young British Artists movement of the 1990s, is renowned for her deeply personal and provocative works. While she may be best known for her installations and neon artworks, Emin's lithographs and signed prints are equally compelling, offering a more accessible but no less poignant entry into her artistic explorations of emotion, identity, and human experience.
Lithography, a printmaking technique that involves drawing onto stone or a metal plate with a greasy substance, is ideally suited to Emin's spontaneous style. This method allows for the direct and expressive qualities of her drawings to be beautifully replicated. Emin's lithographs frequently feature the same raw, emotive lines seen in her original sketches and monoprints. These works often include handwritten text, which ranges from poetic to brutally honest, providing insight into her thoughts and moods.
One of Emin’s notable series of lithographs is "You Loved Me Like a Distant Star," which showcases her characteristic scrawled text interspersed with minimalist sketches. These pieces resonate with themes of love, loss, and longing, emblematic of Emin's ability to connect with viewers on a deeply emotional level. Another significant series is "The Last Great Adventure is You," which features not only text but also images of the human form, rendered in Emin’s loose, confident strokes. These works explore themes of self-discovery and personal reflection, making them highly personal yet universally relatable.
Signed prints form a crucial part of Emin's oeuvre, serving as a form of personal endorsement from the artist. Each signature on her prints not only adds a layer of authenticity but also enhances the connection between artist and collector. For many, owning a signed print by Tracey Emin is not just an acquisition of art; it's a personal interaction with the artist's world.
Emin's prints have been exhibited extensively around the world. Major exhibitions have included retrospectives at London’s Tate Gallery and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney. Her work is also held in the collections of prominent institutions such as the British Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. These exhibitions and collections underscore the significant impact of Emin's prints on the contemporary art scene.
For collectors, Emin’s prints offer a more accessible point of entry to her work compared to her large-scale installations or neon pieces. The market for her prints is vibrant, with both primary sales from galleries and secondary sales at auctions. Collectors appreciate the emotional depth and artistic integrity that Emin’s prints bring, making them coveted pieces in contemporary art collections.
Tracey Emin’s lithographs and signed prints encapsulate the essence of her artistic expression—intensely personal, sometimes provocative, always deeply human. These works allow collectors and art enthusiasts to engage with her narrative in a uniquely intimate format, ensuring her place as a critical voice in contemporary art for years to come. Whether viewed in a gallery setting or a private collection, Emin's prints continue to inspire and provoke thought, inviting viewers into the compelling inner world of one of Britain's most influential modern artists.
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