2002 TASK Project Calendar

2002 TASK / TAY Project Calendar.

In 2002 the TASK Foundation (archaeological organisation) collaborated with NPP on a calendar featuring Istanbul? Yeah! imagery. Published by the corporate sponsors of the TAY Project and the TASK Foundation, the calendar promoted the vitally important work undertaken by the TAY Project and TASK to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of Turkey. Over 12,000 copies of the TASK / Istanbul? Yeah! Calendar were distributed with Power Magazine throughout Turkey.
NPP paintings feature lively scenes of Turkish street life, frequently incorporating buildings, sites and monuments of historical and archaeological importance to Turkey. These images, with their bold and imaginative use of colour, communicate the joy and energy of life in Turkey, make NPP imagery particularly suitable as a showcase for the fundraising campaign of the TAY Project and the TASK foundation.

2001 Bayer

Bayer E-Team Crop Protection Presentation.

In 2001 German corporation Bayer commissioned NPP to create a collection of illustrations for inclusion within a power point presentation. This presentation was used at seminars introducing the company’s strategy within the crop protection market.

2001 Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola Eurasia Division
Ankara HQ

Coca-Cola Eurasia Division ordered image reproductions of two NPP Istanbul? Yeah! images for their Ankara HQ in 2001.

The 1999 image Cumhuriyet Bus Ride was superimposed with a Coca-Cola logo and Coca-Cola bottles to become Coca-Cola Bus Ride.

The 1999 image Honk! Hoot! Simit! was superimposed with Coca-Cola bottles to become Honk! Hoot! Kolaci!

2001 I.C.E.C. Ataturk Gulumsuyor

January 2001 The Strategic Review Group organised this Anglo-Turk collaboration bringing together English artist Ned Pamphilon and The Lutfi Kirdar Conference and Exhibition Centre to produce:

ATATURK GULUMSUYOR - ATATURK SMILES

“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 2001

NPP Ataturk

Ataturk Gulumsuyor, a painting donated to The I.C.E.C. by NPP, treats a traditional image of the founder of The Turkish Republic with a contemporary style.

Possibly the largest (3.5m x 2m) original Ataturk portrait of its type, this welcome addition of colour and grandeur to the main foyer of the Lutfi Kirdar complex keeps it up-to-date with new neighbour, The Rumeli Fair and Exhibition Hall, thanks largely to the foresight of I.C.E.C. General Manager Orhan Sanus.

Ataturk was very aware of his public profile and veered toward a serious image portraying his serious intentions. In this case, however, the artist has captured a rare glimpse of the man with a smile in his eyes and his heart – the real Ataturk. It is perhaps poetic irony that an Englishman should produce Ataturk Gulumsüyor and this may be viewed as another small yet positive step forward in Anglo-Turk relations.

Ataturk’s image is a powerful one symbolising a vision of national unity, education, art, science and liberty for both man and womankind alike. He paid keen attention to literature, music, fashion and the arts and fully appreciated the innovations and philosophies inspired by such:

“A nation without art has lost one of its lifelines” Ataturk c.1923

ATATURK GULUMSUYOR is dedicated to Christopher Lawrence

2000 Gebze? Yeah!

In 1999 Bericap Turkiye purchased Bizarre Spice for Pepsi Turkiye HQ. NPP produced this painting to commemorate the Spice Girls visit to Turkey in 1997 when Pepsi posters carrying Spice Girls were common at every bus stop. The 6th face is of course "Ned Spice"...

Bericap also commissioned paintings for it’s boardroom. Caps in Space I and II depicted the company’s product, caps and stoppers, flying through Nedspace...

In 2000 Bericap commissioned three new paintings for the new Chamber of Commerce building in Gebze including an NPP Ataturk Smiles...

A larger painting features three ‘sons’ of Gebze: Anibal, Hamdi and Yahya. Two military figures are presented from different periods of Turkish history: Anibal, as portrayed in book and film. Kaptan Yahya, a hero of the Ataturk era. In addition to these, we present one of the most influential Turkish artists, Osman Hamdi. These portraits inform visitors something of Gebze’s past.

The largest of the paintings, Gebze? Yeah! depicts a collage of Gebze’s landmarks including the The Chamber of Commerce building itself, the local football stadium, a principle mosque, industrial and manufacturing sites, Osman Hamdi’s house and most impressive of all, the castle overlooking the picturesque harbour below...

Indeed, it’s an area where industry and natural beauty sit side by side, symbolised by the newly renovated castle financed and coordinated Bericap Turkiye, a company that has made environmental concerns a priority with the funding of a tree planting scheme in the local area. The images on the boardroom wall are important and can make a difference, providing a reference point for the members of the Chamber of Commerce to introduce Gebze to a new or existing client. These paintings emphasise Gebze’s cultural and historic aspects in addition to being an industrial centre. They provide visitors with a sense of time and place, creating some perspective of what and where Gebze is: Gebze? Yeah!

P.S. I have not seen these paintings for a long time, but have been told the Chamber of Commerce have stuck the names of the paintings on the painted surfaces. No! Please don't do that!

1999 STFA Portraits

In 1999 S.T.F.A. Holding A.S. commissioned NPP to produce two portraits for the foyer of company’s Istanbul H.Q.
The portraits depict the founding fathers of STFA...

Sezai Turkes & Feyzi Akkaya


Above, Grandson Alp looking at the portraits.
Below, the artist with the paintings.


When in 2002 S.T.F.A. were looking for an appropriate way to commemorate their 30 year working relationship with Libya, they again decided upon a commissioned portrait. STFA and Libya have collaborated to develop contemporary and innovative designs and visions in the field of construction. It seemed appropriate to commission a contemporary style portrait of Libya’s leading statesman: Colonel Gadhafi. The long-term vision for Libya has been partly implemented by land development and construction undertaken by STFA, who have been at the forefront of such ventures for 30 years, building international relationships and helping to realise the visions of nations.

Colonel Gadhafi



Artist with the painting...

1999 Where East Meets West

Where East Meets West
Doguyla Batinin Birlestigi Yer
Istanbul 1999 acrylic on canvas 160cm x 160cm

In celebration of the new millennium and as a token of appreciation, this painting was presented to Coltex by all parties involved in the production of garments from Turkey.

APS Textile & Trade Co., Bolteks Ithalat Ihracat Tekstil, Bossa T.A.S. Denim Isletmeleri, Bozkurt Mensucat Sanayi A.S., Colveta Turkey AG Istanbul Irtibat Burosu, Dynamo Denim Kumascilik Ticaret ve Sanayi Ltd. Sti, Ersin Dis Ticaret ve Tekstil, Gencteks Tekstil Giyim San ve Tic Ltd. Sti., Gunkar Konf. San ve Tic Ltd. Sti., Koniteks Readywear Industry & Trade Co., Koper Citcit ve Percin Sanayi A.S., Libra Tekstil sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti., Orkar Tekstil Pazarlama San. A.S., Piatex International Ltd., Promar Textiles, Reijnart Transport AS Haseyad Koop., Rimaks Tekstil Urunleri San ve Tic A.Ş., Roseteks Giyim Sanayi Anonim Sirketi, Sezer tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, Telli Tekstil Industry & Trade Co. Ltd.

The image was subsequently reproduced for a 2000 poster calendar and has been reproduced several times for various projects and clients since.

1998 Solgar Turkiye

In 1998 NPP created 32 original illustrations and and adapted a character storyline to present the Solgar vitamin products within Solgar Vitamins brochures. An initial run of 30,000 brochures was eventually increased to 100’s of thousands as Solgar became a leading market brand. The illustrations were used for the Solgar website and further artwork was created for a 3 month advertising campaign within 13 high-profile magazines in Turkey.


Solgar Vitamins Turkiye brochure and advertisement artworks.

1998 The Marmara Bodrum Ataturk

“I was watching the fantastic Bodrum view on one side and Ataturk on the other. It was as if Ataturk was gonna come and join us in the Jacuzzi. Ataturk pictures are mostly serious, but this one is so colourful and has an optimistic point of view.
He was there saying ‘Ey Turk gencligi!’ Enjoy life!”
Melis M


The Marmara Bodrum Ataturk
Istanbul 1998 acrylic on canvas 120cm x 90cm


View of The Marmara Bodrum


Location of portrait within hotel gymnasium