Tracey Emin

With buzzing neon, pulsating within glass tubes, Tracey Emin places her unfiltered soul on display.

Tracey Emin is a contemporary British artist known for her candid and deeply personal works that explore themes of love, identity, sexuality, and trauma. Emin has established herself as a fearless figure within the art world. Her willingness to shares her vulnerabilities to the world and confront societal taboos has made her a polarising figure, simultaneously earning critical acclaim and causing controversy.

In her neon works, she bends tubes of light in her own handwriting to brightly express intimate feelings and personal confessions. Her fascination with neon, stems from the emotions evoked from the argon gases – the bright lights are reminiscent of late nights in the city and all the possibilities of human interaction, especially in our increasingly fast-paced world.

Tracey Emin’s impact on contemporary art extends far beyond the confines of its display. Through her depiction of personal experiences, she embraces vulnerability and authenticity in their work. Her willingness to challenge conventions and defy expectations has cemented her status as one of the most influential figures in contemporary art.