Relief sculpture work created in memory of Ataturk's landing in Samsun
May 19, 1919, is the historic day when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk set foot in Samsun and officially launched the Turkish nation's struggle for liberation. Disembarking from the Bandirma Ferry, Ataturk traveled across the country from that day forward, organizing the nation and igniting the great fire of struggle to save the occupied homeland. This date is not just a landing; it is the symbol of a transformation where despair was replaced by determination and defeat by victory. This holiday, gifted to the youth, is a reflection of Ataturk's infinite trust in Turkish youth and his faith in the future. May 19 is a national celebration carrying deep meaning for every Turkish citizen, where the concepts of independence, struggle, hope, and rebirth are lived together.
Design and Artistic Features of the May 19 Sculpture
The May 19 Sculpture produced in our workshop is a powerful relief work that brings together all the symbolic weight of this historic day in a single composition. Crafted with a bronze coating technique, the work presents the figure of Ataturk on horseback over a waving Turkish flag background, alongside the masterfully modeled form of the Bandirma Ferry in the left corner. Prepared with the relief technique, this work is ideal for mounting on walls or monument surfaces and creates a strong visual impact in wide public spaces. The fabric folds of the Turkish flag, the plastic volume of the crescent and star, the military posture of the Ataturk figure, and the dynamic pose of the horse are each details requiring separate mastery. The hull, mast, and sail details of the Bandirma Ferry are crafted faithful to historical reality, adding documentary depth to the work. The dark stone-textured background highlights the brilliance of the bronze coating, providing a dramatic contrast to the composition. This piece is an original work that most powerfully conveys the meaning and importance of May 19 through a visual language, adding lasting artistic value to public spaces.
Who Is It Suitable For?
The May 19 Sculpture is a meaningful monument solution for municipalities, schools, universities, youth and sports directorates, government institutions, and all public spaces. Displaying such permanent works during the Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day celebrations is of great importance in terms of keeping the spirit of the holiday and Ataturk's legacy alive. The sculpture can be custom-produced for your space with various size, material, and coating color options.
Contact Us to Order a May 19 Themed Sculpture
With over 22 years of experience and more than 600 completed sculpture projects, we stand by you as one of Turkey's established sculpture workshops for your May 19, Ataturk, and liberation-themed monument projects. You can contact us via phone, WhatsApp, or our contact form for relief panels, independent monument sculptures, or institution-specific compositional works. Let's evaluate every detail of your project together to produce the work that will best keep our history and the spirit of our nation alive.
The May 19 Statue is the permanent memory of a historic day where independence, struggle, hope, and rebirth were experienced together. It symbolizes the liberation struggle that began with Ataturk's landing in Samsun and a nation's transition from hopelessness to determination. The work that conveys the spirit of this holiday dedicated to the youth in the most powerful visual language is a concrete expression of Ataturk's endless trust in Turkish youth and belief in the future. This statue rising in public space brings that historic day back to life every May 19.
The statue is a powerful relief composition presenting the Ataturk figure on horseback on a waving Turkish flag background together with the masterfully modeled form of the Bandirma Ship. The fabric folds of the Turkish flag and the plastic volume of the crescent and star reflect a separate quality of craftsmanship. The military posture of the Ataturk figure and the dynamic pose of the horse add movement and power to the composition. The dark stone-textured background provides a dramatic contrast by bringing the brightness of the bronze coating to the forefront.
The Bandirma Ship is the symbol of the historic vessel that carried Ataturk to Samsun on May 19, 1919, igniting the fuse of the War of Independence. Its inclusion in the composition aims to visually convey this historic landing and the entire symbolic weight of that day. The ship details have been crafted faithful to historical reality with hull, mast, and sail elements, adding documentary depth to the work. The narrative of May 19 would be incomplete without the Bandirma Ship; for this reason, it is an indispensable part of the composition.
The May 19 Statue is a meaningful memorial solution for municipalities, schools, universities, and youth and sports directorates. State institutions and all public spaces can also prefer this work as the permanent focal point of May 19 celebrations. Thanks to its relief panel format that can be easily mounted on wall or monument surfaces, it is also ideal for spaces with limited area. Production is carried out specific to your institution and space with size, material, and coating color options.
The equestrian Ataturk figure is a universal iconographic symbol representing leadership, determination, and the pioneering of the liberation struggle. With his military posture on horseback, Ataturk is positioned as both the commander and the leader walking ahead of the nation. This dynamic pose brings movement, progress, and belief in victory together in a single visual narrative. When combined with the waving flag and the Bandirma Ship, the equestrian figure transforms into the power center of the composition, crowning the entire narrative.
The ordering process begins by contacting us through phone, WhatsApp, or the contact form. The project type such as relief panel, independent monumental statue, or institution-specific composition is determined during this consultation. After size, material, and coating color preferences are clarified, a project-specific price quote is prepared. After design approval, the clay modeling and production phase begins; the customer is informed at every step. With over 22 years of experience and more than 600 completed projects, we are here to produce a lasting work specific to your institution.
