Atam / Paper Print

This portrait of MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK came from a place of deep respect and honour. I wanted to move beyond the idealised image and show something more human and real which hits the heart.

Using coloured pencils in a hyper realistic style, I focused on his eye to capture his strength, vision, and quiet intensity. The vivid blue contrasts with the textured skin, reflecting the clarity which was shaped through struggle.

Atatürk’s influence on modern Türkiye remains profound, his reforms built a secular, progressive nation and reshaped its identity. This piece is not just about likeness, but about presence, acceptance, progression and the lasting impact of his legacy.

I am profoundly honoured to finally create Ataturk’s portrait in such a meaningful way.

MATTE PAPER 310gsm
Our fine art matte paper is 100% cotton with a smooth texture, reminiscent of the original genuine etching and printmaking papers. The paper has the purest white tone available on the market, without any Optical Brightening Agents, also called OBAs. Optical Brightening Agents are artificial brighteners that deteriorate in time.

It offers a high paper shade stability and a resistance to aging by using natural minerals. This museum-grade paper provides deep blacks, excellent image sharpness, optimum colour graduation and its unique slight grain makes it ideal for printing detailed work, colour photographs and exceptional black and white portraits.