Last April, King's Cross train station introduced new artwork in the main terrace and directly underneath its impressive roof; the artwork was created by British artist Tracey Emin. The new neon sign artwork acts as a focal point along with the clock and the statue (seen from the entrace to the terrace) "The Meeting Place" by Paul Day. "The Meeting Place" depicts a couple embracing, a common sight at a train station. Emin's work is along the same theme and sends a message between London and Europe.
Tracey Emin was inspired by friends and family greeting each other at the train station, which sees trains depart and arrive London to Europe. The neon sign is created using her handwriting and is 20 meters long. Earlier this year and at the end of last year, we saw Emin experiment with neon artwork. It featured in her Christmas tree at Connaught Hotel (Tracey Emin Designs The Connaught Christmas Tree (Mayfair, London)) and also in a piece that she showed for London Lumiere 2018.
This new artwork fits in well with the rest of the station. Have you seen it yet?
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