Tracey Emin British, 1963
About to Fly, 2014
Etching on paper
Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto
Annotated with title in pencil, lower left on recto
Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right on recto
Annotated with title in pencil, lower left on recto
Sheet: 30 x 33.3 cm
(framed: 38.1 x 41.5 cm)
(framed: 38.1 x 41.5 cm)
Copyright The Artist
£ 5,950
Further images
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.
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