Erol Bulut
| Erol Bulut | |
|---|---|
 Dreams of a romantic artist.jpg 100x81 cm. oil painting from 1990 | |
| Born | 1955 Kırklareli, Turkey |
| 💀Died | 2021 Istanbul, Turkey2021 |
| Resting place | Zincirlikuyu Cemetery |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Turkish |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Painting |
| Style | Surrealism, Symbolism |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Umran Bulut (also a painter) |
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Erol Bulut (1955–2021) is a multi-award-winning Turkish painter and a professor of fine arts at Marmara University between 1982 and 2021.[1] His subjects, often romantic and sensitive, are portrayed with a level of imagination and emotion that has captivated audiences. His work has been widely taught in universities due to their particular geometric composition, unique style and tones.[2] His artworks are included in many notable galleries' permanent collections, making him one of the most influential Turkish painters of modern times.[3][4]
Erol Bulut's paintings emphasize symmetry, simplicity, and tranquillity, with each element remaining true to its own reality while contributing to a powerful overall composition. His interpretation of forms and nature reflects a deep mastery of drawing. Most of his paintings famously feature a mysterious silhouette of a black cat, serving as his signature. His art stands out for its balance between form and content, as well as its distinctive aesthetic in the use of colour and graphic elements.[5][6]
Early life and career
Erol Bulut was born in İğneada, Kırklareli, in 1955, as the middle child among five children to a family immigrated from Thessaloniki. Due to his father's profession as a member of Turkish Land Forces, he completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in various regions of Turkey. Consequently, he had the privilege of experiencing diverse regions and cultures of Turkey during his formative years.
During his childhood, Erol Bulut harboured a dream which led him to enter the Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts - Department of Painting (IDGSA), currently known as Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in Istanbul. In 1982, he successfully graduated earning the esteemed "Certificate of Excellence" from the Istanbul Artists and Art Lovers Association for his exceptional artistic talent. His diligence during his academy years earned him the nickname "Coach" among his friends. In 1980, while still a student, he married Ümran Bulut, who also later became Professor of Fine Arts education at Marmara University.[7][8]
He held 21 solo exhibitions over an active career spanning more than four decades, in addition to participating in 91 group exhibitions with other artists. His most recent solo exhibition took place in November-December 2024[5][9][10][11][12], garnering significant attention from the media, fellow artists, and collectors. The event coincided with the release of a 189-page biography, Erol Bulut - Bir Ömür Resim, and showcased the debut of his final painting series, Ham Meyveler. This series received widespread acclaim for its exploration of mortality, with several paintings directly depicting the artist’s own death.
Recognition
Bulut's works have been included in the permanent collections of several notable galleries and institutions,[3] including:
- Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi
- T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı
- Efes Müzesi
- Tekel Genel Müdürlüğü
- Ziraat Bankası
- İş Bankası
- Akbank
- Various private individuals, institutions, and gallery collections
Awards
The following are awards received by Bulut.[1][3]
- Onur Belgesi, Marmara Üniversitesi, January 1994
- Mevlana konulu Resim Yarışması Mansiyon, T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı, January 1991
- Mevlana konulu Resim Yarışması Mansiyon, T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı, January 1991
- 1 . Kolordu Komutanlığı Çanakkale Savaşları Resimleri Takdir Belgesi, Genelkurmay Başkanlığı, January 1990
- Mevlana konulu resim Yarışması 1st Prize, T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı, January 1990
- 1st Prize, Bütün Zamanlar Sanat Galerisi, January 1989
- T.B.M.M. Mil i Egemenlik Resim Yarışması Jüri Özel Ödülü, Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi Başkanlığı, January 1988
- Tekel Genel Müdürlüğü Resim Yarışması Büyük Ödül, Tekel Genel Müdürlüğü, January 1987
- Üstün Başarı Ödülü, Sanatçılar Ve Sanat Severler Derneği, January 1982
- DYO Resim Yarışması Mansiyon Ödülü, Dyo, January 1982
Solo exhibitions
The following are Erol Bulut's solo exhibitions.[3]
- Erenköy İş-Sanat Galerisi, 1982
- Akbank Sanat Galerisi, 1983
- Konak İş-Sanat Galerisi, 1984
- Turkuaz Sanat Galerisi, 1985
- Taksim Sanat Galerisi, 1986
- Efes Müzesi, 1986
- Talih Kuşu Sanat Galerisi, 1995
- Emlak Bankası Sanat Galerisi, 1996
- Ares Sanat Galerisi, 1998
- Garanti Sanat Galerisi, 1998
- Devlet Güzel Sanatlar Galerisi, 1998
- Başak Sigorta Sanat Galerisi, 1998
- Vakko Sanat Galerisi, 2000
- Antalya Müzesi Sanat Galerisi, 2001
- Ziraat Bankası Tünel Sanat Galerisi, 2003
- Başak Sanat Galerisi, 2004
- Denizatı Sanat Galerisi, 2004
- Ziraat Bankası Tünel Sanat Galerisi, 2007
- Palet Sanat Galerisi, 2010
- Caddebostan Kültür Merkezi, 2013
- DG Art Project Sanat Galerisi, 2024[9]
Books
- Latest Biography of Erol Bulut: Bir Ömür Resim: Erol BULUT - Zeynep Öztürk, İstanbul, 2024, ISBN 9786256220393[5]
- Biography of Erol Bulut: Düşler, Nü'ler, Ham Meyveler Kağıt Kapak – Aylin Gürbüz, Görkem Utku Alparslan, İstanbul, 2021, ISBN 9786257686235[3]
- Book exploring the artistic style of Erol Bulut - Çağdaş resim eleştirisinde bir metot denemesi : Erol Bulut ve Dünyası / Tayfun Akkaya[2]
- Cumhuriyet Dönemi (1923–1950) Türk Eğitim Sistemi İçinde Resim Sanatı ve Resim Dersleri - BULUT E., Düzce S. - Kerasus Kitap, İstanbul, 2019[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Avesis page of Professor Erol Bulut". Marmara University Avesis Portal. 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Akkaya, Tayfun (2001). Çağdaş resim eleştirisinde bir metot denemesi : Erol Bulut ve Dünyası (in Turkish). Sakarya University. p. 345.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link) Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Gürbüz, Aylin (2021). Erol Bulut: düşler nü'ler ham meyveler. Erol Bulut, Görkem Utku Alparslan. Çanakkale: Paradigma Akademi. ISBN 978-625-7686-23-5. Search this book on
- ↑ Ersoy, Ayla (2017). 500 Turk Sanatcisi. Altin Kitaplar. p. 126. ISBN 9789752105041. Search this book on
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Prof. Dr. Erol Bulut Anısına Hazırlanan Bir Ömür Resim: Erol BULUT Sergisi 30 Kasım'da DG Art Galeri'de". 29 November 2024.
- ↑ "'Bir Ömür Resim: Erol BULUT' sergisi".
- ↑ "HAKKINDA". Ümran Bulut (in Türkçe). Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ↑ Erbas, Deniz (2016). Sanat Üretenler - Sanat Ögretenler [Art Creators - Art Educators]. Is Bankasi Kültür Yayinlari. p. 48. ISBN 9786053327561. Search this book on
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Ressam Erol Bulut anılıyor".
- ↑ "Ressam-Prof. EROL BULUT Kitabı ve Sergisi: "Bir Ömür Resim" EROL BULUT Sergisinden İzlenimler…". 1 December 2024.
- ↑ ""Bir Ömür Resim: Erol Bulut" sergisi açıldı". 6 December 2024.
- ↑ "'Bir Ömür Resim: Erol Bulut' sergisi". 6 December 2024.
- ↑ "Cumhuriyet Dönemi: Türk Eğitim Sistemi İçinde Resim Sanatı ve Resim Dersleri". D&R (in Türkçe). Retrieved 2024-03-20.
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