Betül AksuMavi önlükle mutluluklar
(Happiness in a blue school uniform)
2018
Mono screen print, 40x29 cm
Betül Aksu’s Happiness in a blue school uniform addresses the influence of societal expectations on young girls. The piece features a blue background, with the Turkish alphabet inscribed across it, partially obscured by concrete-like marks. Betül references a common childhood saying, “success in a blue school apron, happiness in a white wedding dress” challenging the assumption that a girl's ultimate joy is tied to marriage. The piece invites reflection on the pressures placed on young girls, questioning the limitations imposed by traditional gender roles.