Betül Aksu£11,3852020Acrylic and marker on pizza box, 27x27 cm
£11,385 features the phrase “My right to breathe in the UK” in blue, red, and golden letters, painted on a pizza box. The work reflects Betül’s experience as an immigrant in the UK, highlighting the financial barrier of £11,385 required for her return. On the reverse, the artist shares a note about her departure due to COVID-19, referencing the contrasting themes of British "humour" and a "hostile" environment, and concluding with a declaration of her artistic freedom through “imagination permission”.