Draft:Erol Bulut (painter)

Erol Bulut (1955–2021) is a multi-award-winning Turkish painter and a professor of fine arts at Marmara University between 1982 and 2021. 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. His artworks are included in many notable galleries' permanent collections, making him one of the most influential Turkish painters of modern times.

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 (Şehirali), who also later became Professor of Fine Arts education at Marmara University.

Recognition
Bulut's works have been included in the permanent collections of several notable galleries and institutions, 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.


 * 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 solo exhibitions received by Bulut.


 * Erenköy İş-Sanat Galerisinde Kişisel Sergi, Erenköy İş-Sanat Galerisi, 1982
 * Akbank Sanat Galerisinde Kişisel Resim Sergisi, Akbank Sanat Galerisi, 1983
 * Konak İş-Sanat Galerisi'nde Kişisel Resim Sergisi, Konak İş-Sanat Galerisi, 1984
 * Turkuvaz Sanat Galerisi'nde Kişisel Resim Sergisi, Turkuvaz Sanat Galerisi, 1985
 * Kişisel Resim Sergisi, Taksim Sanat Galerisi, 1986
 * Efes Müzesi'nde Kişisel Resim Sergisi, Efes Müzesi, 1986
 * Talih Kuşu Sanat Galerisi Kişisel Resim Sergisi, Talih Kuşu Sanat Galerisi, 1995
 * Emlak Bankası Sanat Galerisi Kişisel Resim Sergisi, Emlak Bankası Sanat Galerisi, 1996
 * Kişisel Resim sergisi, Ares Sanat Galerisi, 1998
 * Garanti sanat Galerisi Kişisel Resim Sergisi, Garanti sanat Galerisi, 1998
 * Kişisel Resim sergisi, Devlet Güzel Sanatlar Galerisi, 1998
 * Kişisel Resim sergisi, Başak Sigorta Sanat Galerisi, 1998
 * Kişisel Sergi, Vakko Sanat Galerisi, 2000
 * Kişisel Sergi, Antalya Müzesi Sanat Galerisi, 2001
 * Tünel Ziraat Sanat Galerisi Resim Sergisi, Tünel Ziraat Sanat Galerisi, 2003
 * Başak Sanat Galerisi Resim Sergisi, Başak Sanat Galerisi, 2004
 * Denizatı Sanat Galerisi Resim Sergisi, Denizatı Sanat Galerisi, 2004
 * Kişisel Resim Sergisi, T.C. Ziraat Bankası Tünel Sanat Galerisi, 2007
 * Palet Sanat Galerisi Resim Sergisi (Kişisel), Palet Sanat Galerisi, 2010
 * Kişisel Resim Sergisi, Caddebostan Kültür Merkezi Sanat Galerisi, 2013

Books

 * Biography of Erol Bulut: Düşler, Nü'ler, Ham Meyveler Kağıt Kapak – Aylin Gürbüz, Görkem Utku Alparslan, İstanbul, 2021, ISBN 9786257686235
 * Book exploring the artistic style of Erol Bulut - Çağdaş resim eleştirisinde bir metot denemesi : Erol Bulut ve Dünyası / Tayfun Akkaya
 * Cumhuriyet Dönemi (1923–1950) Türk Eğitim Sistemi İçinde Resim Sanatı ve Resim Dersleri - BULUT E., Düzce S. - Kerasus Kitap, İstanbul, 2019