Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin, a central figure in the YBAs (Young British Artists), a London-based group that came to prominence in the late 1980s and ’90s, is famous for her intensely cathartic artwork that draws its subject matter from the most intimate details of her personal life. In addition to producing prolific drawings and monoprints, Tracey Emin works in a variety of mediums including neon, assemblage sculpture, and embroidery. In Tracey Emin by Tracey Emin, she has spelled her name in the bold blue cutout letters that occupy the center of the fabric. In contrast, a small self-portrait rendered as a simple line drawing of embroidered thread is subtly placed in the lower right corner, adding a sense of loneliness and vulnerability to the composition.