Erdal Tüt is a sculptor born in Diyarbakır, Türkiye, in 1981, whose practice explores the relationship between cultural memory, natural materials and human experience. He studied sculpture at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University and developed a body of work using stone, wood and clay, often drawing on the histories and lived experiences of his home region.
In Diyarbakır, Tüt co-founded the Peyker art workshop, where sculpture and other creative practices became opportunities for learning, collaboration and social engagement. His work with children, refugees and communities affected by conflict reflects an enduring interest in the role art can play in communication and collective experience.
Based in the Netherlands since 2023, he has continued to develop projects connecting sculptural form with solidarity and cultural exchange. In 2024, his stone sculpture Solidarity, commissioned by NWC De Opstap, was presented to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. The composition uses interlocking hands and puzzle-like elements to express unity.
In January 2025, Tüt participated in the University of Groningen’s winter school on commensality and cultural heritage. A collaborative workshop using clay and touch informed his marble-and-basalt sculpture Commensality: The Form of a Gathering, which examines how shared gestures can shape a collective memory. His practice combines material craftsmanship with an interest in the relationships between people, places and traditions.