Tracey Emin British, b. 1963
About to Fly, 2014
Etching on paper
hand-signed, numbered and dated
hand-signed, numbered and dated
30 x 33.3 cm -Sheet
38.1 x 41.5 cm - Framed
38.1 x 41.5 cm - Framed
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Emin's connection to seagulls stems from her upbringing in the coastal town of Margate, where these birds were a constant presence. In her work, seagulls often symbolize themes of freedom,...
Emin's connection to seagulls stems from her upbringing in the coastal town of Margate, where these birds were a constant presence. In her work, seagulls often symbolize themes of freedom, family, and personal transformation. The solitary bird in "About to Fly" can be interpreted as a metaphor for Emin herself, reflecting her departure from Margate at the age of fifteen to pursue a new life in London.