Just Remember How It Was
About this artwork
This work is typical of Emin's confrontational and uninhibited style. To make her monoprints, Emin places a sheet of paper, or cloth in this instance, on an inked glass surface and spontaneously scrawls out words and images. This technique produces single, unique prints. The artist is required to draw and write in reverse, making the process awkward. The use of stitching in this work connects it to Emin's large-scale blankets and other appliquéd work. When seem from a distance, her art has a child-like simplicity which belies its raw expression and directness. It has an immediate impact on the viewer.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Tracey EminEnglish (born 1963)
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title:Just Remember How It Was
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date created:1998
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materials:Monoprint on calico with stitching
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measurements:34.20 x 41.00 cm (irregular)
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credit line:Purchased 1998
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accession number:GMA 4211
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Tracey Emin
Tracey Emin
Emin was born in London and grew up in Margate. She studied at Maidstone College of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. Emin works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, film, installation, embroidery, neon and text. She uses her personal experiences to make highly...