Tracey Emin's 'A Fortnight of Tears' at White Cube explores grief through paintings, sculpture and photography

Tracey Emin's exhibit 'A Fortnight of Tears' was showcased at the White Cube's Bermondsey location in London from 6 February to 7 April 2019. This collection comprised pieces produced between 2016 and 2018, focusing on her sorrow following her mother's passing. The 'Ashes Room' displayed acrylic artworks in black and blue, including 'Left Ice cold' (2018) and 'Bye Bye Mum' (2018), along with 'I was too young to be carrying your Ashes' (2017–18), which conveyed deep personal pain. Emin also presented a series of self-portrait photographs reflecting her fatigue, alongside vibrant paintings, bronze sculptures such as 'The Mother' (2017), and a film entitled 'The Ashes' (2018). Her art frequently resonates with her personal struggles, provoking intense responses from viewers.