Research // Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin is a British artist who is part of the group ‘Britartists’ or ‘YBA’s (Young British Artists)’.

Emin’s monoprints are a well-documented part of her creative outlet. These unique drawings represent a diaristic aspect and frequently depict events from the past.

Often they incorporate text as well as image, although some bear only text while others only image. The text appears as the artist’s stream of consciousness voice. Some critics have compared Emin’s text-only monoprints to ransom notes. The rapid, one-off technique involved in making monoprints is perfectly suited to immediate expression as is Emin’s scratchy and informal drawing style.

I've always admired Emins' work and have referred to it a lot thoughout various projects. I like these monoprints and how they obviously express her emotions. I really like the linear/simplistic style of these and would like to do similar monoprints linking to my work. I like how she uses text in her work and her style of drawing. There simplicity almost say 'Anyone can do these', which I think links back to my projects concept well as it's showing humans have the capacity to do anything they want to achieve and shouldn't confine themselves to societies boxes just because they think they have to. People go with the motions whereas Tracey Emin steps out of the box and does her own thing, which I find very inspiring, plus I love the outcomes.