Like a Cloud of Blood

The relationship between Emin and paint has been complex and long-standing, often closely linked to her own body. However, during her pregnancy in 1990, she had to abandon the medium early on in her career due to the nausea caused by the smell of oil paint.

This print of Emin’s A Cloud of Blood showcases the striking comparison between the artwork’s blood-like cloud and a storm. The canvas features a black void that erupts into flashes of white light, with layers of paint accumulating and dispersing into rivulets that trickle down. The human body appears illusory as if struggling against natural forces. Overall, it’s a compelling and poignant expression of the human condition, forever teetering on the brink of existence.

Tracey Karima Emin is a highly regarded British artist who is known for producing autobiographical and confessional artwork. She is proficient in various mediums, including drawing, painting, film, photography, and sewn appliqué. Although she was once labelled the “problem child” of the Young British Artists during the 1980s, she has since earned the esteemed title of a respected Royal Academician.

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Like all the art on our website, this product is available in many formats. Our most popular designs are framed prints & stretched canvas prints, however, the product can also be purchased as a rolled canvas (no support frame), paper print, wall decal (wall sticker) and floating frame (our most premium product which combines a canvas print and a framed print).