Wednesday, November 10, 1999

1999 Ataturk Gulumsuyor! - Ataturk Smiles!

The Marmara
Taksim Square - Istanbul
05 November 1999


The Paintings
NPP Ataturk

“Let’s paint a hero of cinematic proportions, the stuff of legends, the type of story one might think a little far-fetched had it not actually happened. Add the passion of Van Gogh, the modernity of Andy Warhol and the energy of Rolf Harris, raise a glass and look into those blue eyes. Then wish in the possibility of that familiar stern profile gently cracking to the beginnings of a smile. We can all dream; he did and a nation was born: dreams are what the real stuff’s made of!”
Ned Pamphilon

The Marmara invited NPP to exhibit portraits of Ataturk to coincide with 10 November, the anniversary of Ataturk’s death (1881–1938). 12 portraits were displayed depicting an age range from Young Turk to mature statesman.
Ataturk’s image symbolises a vision of the secular system, national unity, education, art, science and liberty for both man and womankind alike; a global vision embracing new ideas and innovations for the betterment of his people and country.
Ataturk was very aware of his public profile and veered toward a serious image portraying his serious intentions. Occasionally though, he did and we can, enjoy a smile.

Tuesday, November 09, 1999

Ataturk Smiles - the paintings


Ataturk Smiles!
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Koc Holding Istanbul



The Face of the Common Denomination III
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Yapi Merkezi Istanbul



Sapka Devrimi
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Private Collector



Jonturk Kemal
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Private Collector



Secret Blue Eyes
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Private Collector



Long Term Vision
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Private Collector



The President
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: For sale



Baba Turk
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Yapi Merkezi Istanbul



Gelecege Gulumsemek
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Istanbul Police HQ



Mustafa Kemal Pasa
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Private Collector



Smile!
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 210cm x 90cm
Status: Private Collector



Hollywood Ataturk
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 70cm x 50cm
Status: The Marmara Taksim Business Centre


The exhibition...