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Ercan YILMAZ serves as Associate Professor at Trakya University's Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture since 2019, with prior appointments as Assistant Professor (2012-2019) and Research Assistant at multiple Turkish universities. His administrative roles include Vice Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts (2018, 2013-2016), Head of Sculpture Department (2015-2016, 2018-2025), and membership in university senate and museum committees.
His educational background includes:
- Doctorate of Art in Sculpture (2010), Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
- Master's Degree in Sculpture (2002), Anadolu University
- Bachelor's Degree in Sculpture (1997), Anadolu University
YILMAZ's research focuses on sculpture history, particularly Turkish Republican period monuments and Edirne's artistic heritage, semiotics in sculpture, and sculpture education methodologies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical studio instruction, emphasizing live modeling traditions and material studies. He has pioneered digital sculpture techniques through 3D printing research at Trakya University.
His 15 most recent publications reveal consistent focus on Turkish art historiography (70%), sculpture pedagogy (20%), and contemporary theoretical applications (10%). Key trends include documentation of Republican-era monuments, analysis of regional sculptors like Hüseyin Anka Özkan, and interdisciplinary explorations connecting quantum theory to sculptural forms.
Scientific recognition includes:
- 13 major awards including 4 First Prizes
- International symposium participations across 10 countries
- Curatorial roles at Trakya University Art Gallery
As an educator, YILMAZ has advised 5 Master's students on abstract sculpture theory and Ottoman/Republican period studies. His grant leadership includes TÜBİTAK Project 118B812 ('The Science is Mine') and infrastructure development for sculpture workshops. He directs international symposia and maintains active studio practice with 22 solo/group exhibitions since 1997, including representations in Bulgaria, France, Japan, and Switzerland.
YILMAZ leads the Nimri Kullukları Contemporary Plastic Comments Project and coordinates academic staff exhibitions across Balkan institutions, maintaining strong regional cultural networks through the Institute of Roman Language and Culture Studies.
