Contemporary Tracey Emin, if I Could Just Go Back & Start Again, 2005, Lithograph

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Tracey Emin, "IfI Could Just Go Back & Start Again," 2005

This piece was chosen by Emin in a 2009
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This piece was chosen by Emin in a 2009
Guardian newspaper article as one of her own six favourite drawings. A classic Emin piece from an important time in the artist's ouevre.

• Offset lithograph on paper
• Signed in pencil ("Tracey Emin 05")
• Edition of 1,000 (un-numbered)
• Image size: 23.25 × 33 in
• Frame size: 28.5 x 1.5 x 38 in

From the unnumbered edition of 1,000, published on the occasion of the exhibition 'When I Think about Sex' at White Cube Gallery, London, 27 May - 25 June 2005

Printed on thin cream paper. The work depicts a solitary, nude temale figure, rendered with sparse and delicate lines that convey a sense of vulnerability and introspection. The minimalism of the drawing, combined with the raw, unfinished quality of the lines, emphasizes the fragility of the figure, evoking themes of regret, memory, and longing. Emin's emotional depth shines through in this simple yet powerful composition, reflecting her exploration of personal experiences and complex emotions. The artwork is signed by Emin in pencil on the front, as part of an edition of 1,000.

Tracey Emin earned her MA from the Royal
College of Art in 1989 and has exhibited
extensively worldwide, showcasing her work at renowned galleries and institutions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Stedelijk Museum. Her artworks are housed in collections including the Tate and the Museum of Modern Art, and she has represented the United Kingdom at the Venice Biennale. Emin’s artworks have achieved significant prices on the secondary market, with auction results typically ranging from four to six figures, highlighting her enduring impact and commercial success. See less